the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I think I do," Mark answered, "but I don't very much care."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I think I do," Mark answered, "but I don't very much care."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I think I do," Mark answered, "but I don't very much care."
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I think I do," Mark answered, "but I don't very much care."
don't
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From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Then," said Saunders, "you English have some nerves!"
at any time
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Then," said Saunders, "you English have some nerves!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "I think I do," Mark answered, "but I don't very much care."
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I think I do," Mark answered, "but I don't very much care."
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading "Then," said Saunders, "you English have some nerves!"
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Then," said Saunders, "you English have some nerves!"
Saunders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then," said Saunders, "you English have some nerves!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading They had returned together from the bluff road and had been discussing the tragedy ever since.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I think I do," Mark answered, "but I don't very much care."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective was sitting in Mark's bedroom, and the clock was striking midnight in the hotel office below.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THIN ICE "I don't think you quite realize, Griffin," Saunders' voice had quite an uneasy tremor in it, as he spoke, "that you are in some danger."
