used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
terminate
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
can't
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From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
denialsnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəlz/
plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is true."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
lamelyadverbUS /ˈleɪmli/
in a weak and unconvincing manner
From this reading "Oh," responded Fletcher lamely.
a particular point in time
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
mustn't
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From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh," responded Fletcher lamely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
and nothing more
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
others
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From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Oh," responded Fletcher lamely.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "It is true."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "We mustn't wait another moment, David," he said emphatically, "to get out sweeping denials and--" "We can't," said David wearily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The others were stricken into shocked silence which they were too stunned for the moment to break.
which person or people
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was Fletcher who recovered first, but then Fletcher was the only one present who did not know that the words had struck home.
