used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Elsie peeped fearfully back past Lennon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
Carmena
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From this reading Carmena pushed on into the secret room.
Carmena's
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From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie peeped fearfully back past Lennon.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Elsie peeped fearfully back past Lennon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carmena pushed on into the secret room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
LennonnounUS /ˈlenən/
English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980)
From this reading Elsie peeped fearfully back past Lennon.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Elsie peeped fearfully back past Lennon.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Elsie peeped fearfully back past Lennon.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Carmena pushed on into the secret room.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Carmena pushed on into the secret room.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Carmena pushed on into the secret room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
SETTERnounUS /ˈsetər/
one who sets written material into type
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
squeakedverbUS /skwiːkt/
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stared blankly at the big object in the centre of the room--a complex object that somehow reminded him of his laboratory experiments in college.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
TRAPSnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Lennon had expected to see some kind of treasure chamber.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading THE SETTER OF TRAPS The unlocked door squeaked shrilly on its hinges as it swung in before the heave of Carmena's shoulder.
