used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
apenounUS /eɪp/
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Ellen hurried into the arms of that thing in the corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
BarternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
Bentley
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From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Ellen hurried into the arms of that thing in the corner.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen hurried into the arms of that thing in the corner.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Gropingly, protectively, the white arms encompassed her.
at any time
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
for a limitless time
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
Gropinglyadverb
in an uncertain groping manner
From this reading Gropingly, protectively, the white arms encompassed her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gropingly, protectively, the white arms encompassed her.
the act of retaining something
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Ellen hurried into the arms of that thing in the corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ellen hurried into the arms of that thing in the corner.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
protectivelyadverbUS /prəˈtektɪvli/
in a protective manner
From this reading Gropingly, protectively, the white arms encompassed her.
PuppetsnounUS /ˈpʌpəts/
plural of “puppet” — a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Barter turned toward Bentley and smiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
a special situation
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Barter turned toward Bentley and smiled.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Barter turned toward Bentley and smiled.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Puppets of Barter_ The thing that Barter then contrived was destined to remain forever in the memory of Bentley as the most ghastly thing he had ever experienced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
a Caucasian
From this reading Gropingly, protectively, the white arms encompassed her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But they were awkward, uncertain, and Bentley was minded of a female ape or monkey holding her young against her hairy bosom.
