used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “He’s taken alarm at something,” remarked O’Brien.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
DrawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
evacuatedverbUS /ɪˈvækjəweɪtɪd/
past form of “evacuate” — move out of an unsafe location into safety
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
fixturesnounUS /ˈfɪkstʃərz/
plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
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From this reading “He’s taken alarm at something,” remarked O’Brien.
imprintsnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnts/
plural of “imprint” — a distinctive influence
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
of an obscure nature
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
O'BriennounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading “He’s taken alarm at something,” remarked O’Brien.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The members of the group looked at each other in bitter disappointment.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
PENNANTnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
RACINGnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “He’s taken alarm at something,” remarked O’Brien.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “He’s taken alarm at something,” remarked O’Brien.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “He’s taken alarm at something,” remarked O’Brien.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
TOWARDprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
a just detectable amount
From this reading There was no trace of the mysterious electrical instrument, though the imprints of its feet could be seen on a small table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Drawers had been flung open, papers scattered upon the floor, electric fixtures ripped from their connections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RACING TOWARD THE PENNANT On every hand was evidence of the frantic haste with which the apartment had been evacuated.
