used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading We heard the alarm in the palace on the island.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
awesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːsəm/
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
Babs
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From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
chemicalsnounUS /ˈkemɪkəlz/
plural of “chemical” — material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
Dr
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From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
formlessadjective
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We heard the alarm in the palace on the island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Babs and I saw very little.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We heard the alarm in the palace on the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
Kent'snounUS /kents/
possessive form of “kent” — a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
largenessnounUS /ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Babs and I saw very little.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
a particular point in time
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We heard the alarm in the palace on the island.
and nothing more
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading We heard the alarm in the palace on the island.
Polter
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From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
Polter's
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From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
done under pressure
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
cut with a saw
From this reading Babs and I saw very little.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Polter rushed to Dr. Kent's laboratory door, looked in, and in a moment banged it shut.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
precisely as stated
From this reading Babs and I saw very little.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Babs and me the ride in the golden cage strapped to Polter's chest as he made his escape outward into largeness was an experience awesome and frightening almost beyond description.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We heard the alarm in the palace on the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We knew only that something terrible had happened; we could see only a blur with formless things in the void beneath our bars; and there were the choking fumes of chemicals surging at us.
