used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
terminate
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading In his own good time King turned and saw fit to recognize him.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
gate-clamps
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From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
ghatnoun
stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In his own good time King turned and saw fit to recognize him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his own good time King turned and saw fit to recognize him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Oh, hullo Ismail!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
Ismail
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From this reading "Oh, hullo Ismail!"
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
MahatmanounUS /məˈhɑːtmə/
(Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
no person; not anyone
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, hullo Ismail!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In his own good time King turned and saw fit to recognize him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading In his own good time King turned and saw fit to recognize him.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In his own good time King turned and saw fit to recognize him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In his own good time King turned and saw fit to recognize him.
twitchingnounUS /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He held a hand out, but the savage flung arms about him that were as strong as the iron gate-clamps, and King had to fight to break free from the embrace.
which person or people
From this reading The bearded giant who had admitted us stood staring at King, his long, strong fingers twitching.
whoever
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From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
YASMINI
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From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
Yasmini's
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From this reading THE PALACE OF YASMINI Nobody saw us walk up to Yasmini's palace gate and knock; for whoever was abroad in the heat was down by the ghat admiring the Mahatma.
