used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Then join me as quickly as you can.”
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Then join me as quickly as you can.”
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
imperiledverbUS /ˌɪmˈperəld/
past form of “imperil” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
JAWSnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
Jim
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From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
Joe
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From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading “Then join me as quickly as you can.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Then join me as quickly as you can.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
go across or through
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
with speed
From this reading “Then join me as quickly as you can.”
cut with a saw
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then join me as quickly as you can.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
tindernounUS /ˈtɪndər/
material for starting a fire
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jim dashed into the store and Joe kept on, his steps quickened still more, if that were possible, by shrill shrieks that came from the imperiled house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On their way the ball players had to pass a small store over the door of which Joe saw a pay telephone sign.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE JAWS OF DEATH The burning house was a frame structure, three stories in height, very old in appearance, and so dry that if the flames got a good hold on it it would evidently burn like tinder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You go in there, Jim, and call up the fire department,” he panted.
