used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a short space it was resumed.
quickly and without warning
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
anew
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
divisible by two
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
brought together in one place
From this reading Instinctively the boys gathered near the spot.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They heard a tapping at one of the portholes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a short space it was resumed.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Instinctively the boys gathered near the spot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a short space it was resumed.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
MACKINDER
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From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Instinctively the boys gathered near the spot.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They heard a tapping at one of the portholes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They heard a tapping at one of the portholes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
portholes
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From this reading They heard a tapping at one of the portholes.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading In a short space it was resumed.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short space it was resumed.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In a short space it was resumed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Instinctively the boys gathered near the spot.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading They heard a tapping at one of the portholes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
hard to endure
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a short space it was resumed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they stood there trying to determine the cause for the strange procedure, the noise ceased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
showing curiosity
From this reading MACKINDER AGAIN Even as the five boys glanced at each other with startled and wondering looks, the thumping ceased abruptly.
