used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
Barlow
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From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
Betty
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From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
any strong feeling
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
enamoredadjectiveUS /eˈnæmərd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
an opposing military force
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had not thought of himself nor of Zoraida.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped to win.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
Jim
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From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
Kendric
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From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
a particular point in time
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had not thought of himself nor of Zoraida.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
RECKLESSLYadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
RiosnounUS /ˈriːoʊs/
plural of “rio” — the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
tarrying
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From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
teaseverbUS /tiːz/
annoy persistently
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had not thought of himself nor of Zoraida.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had hoped to win.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CONCERNING A DIFFICULT SITUATION, RECKLESSLY INVITED For a moment in the heavy silence Jim Kendric sat appalled by what he had done.
at the time that
From this reading In the grip of the game he had been swayed by emotion, not tarrying for cold logic during an episode when time raced.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He had hoped to win.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus, since he had discovered that Rios, too, was enamored of his beautiful cousin, he would tease an old enemy, sober Bruce, jolt Barlow--and vex Betty.
Zoraida
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From this reading He had not thought of himself nor of Zoraida.
