used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
anew
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
breakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
the act of burning something
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
divisible by two
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
go away from a place
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
engage in
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
a particular point in time
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
not any; not one
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
and nothing more
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
very small
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then Derrick flung himself furiously against the heavy door again and again, with a vague hope that he might thus force it to give way.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading His efforts were of no avail, and he only exhausted his strength; for the massive framework did not even tremble beneath the weight of his body.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He tried to make himself seen and heard at one of the open windows, but was driven back by the swirling smoke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FEARFUL RIDE As Derrick and Paul realized that they were left alone in the burning breaker, in which the heat was now intense, and that they were cut off from the stairway by the closed and bolted door, they remained for a moment speechless with despair.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still he could not believe but that somebody would open it for them, and he would not leave the door until tiny flames creeping beneath it warned him that the stairway was on fire and that all chances of escape in that direction were gone.
