used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Carl’s own troubles faded into the background.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
confined by bonds
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
a youthful male person
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
Carl's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carl’s own troubles faded into the background.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON RAMON ORTEGA.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Carl’s own troubles faded into the background.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carl’s own troubles faded into the background.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
mattingnounUS /ˈmætɪŋ/
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
ORTEGAnounUS /ɔːrˈteɪɡə/
Nicaraguan statesman (born in 1945)
From this reading DON RAMON ORTEGA.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Carl’s own troubles faded into the background.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
RAMON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DON RAMON ORTEGA.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Over the lower part of his face another towel had been tied, thus effectually preventing outcry.
towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Carl’s own troubles faded into the background.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The object which had so startled the Dutch boy was the figure of a middle-aged man, sprawled at full length on the floor matting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His hands were secured behind him and his feet were bound at the ankles with twisted towels.
