used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gradually he accustomed himself to the light and looked about him.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Gradually he accustomed himself to the light and looked about him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
confined by bonds
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
set up or found
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
gaggedverbUS /ɡæɡd/
inflected form of “gag” — prevent from speaking out
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
giddilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually he accustomed himself to the light and looked about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Gradually he accustomed himself to the light and looked about him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gradually he accustomed himself to the light and looked about him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
the force of workers available
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
Namoto
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From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
not any; not one
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
SNATCHEDverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading His head swam, and objects danced giddily before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They spoke in Japanese, but he had no doubt that they were deciding for him the issues of life and death.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
Togi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
at the time that
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE SEA When he came back to consciousness, he found himself tightly bound and gagged.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A score of men stood leaning against the walls, while Namoto and Togi, seated at the desk, were conversing in low tones.
