used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The place is a trap," said Trace irritably.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
anyplaceadverbUS /ˈenipleɪs/
at or in or to any place
From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "No lock," said Bill, examining the door.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "No lock," said Bill, examining the door.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
else
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From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "No lock," said Bill, examining the door.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
set up or found
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "The place is a trap," said Trace irritably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The place is a trap," said Trace irritably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
fasten with a lock
From this reading "No lock," said Bill, examining the door.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
not any; not one
From this reading "No lock," said Bill, examining the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
others
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From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The place is a trap," said Trace irritably.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
projectorsnounUS /prəˈdʒektərz/
plural of “projector” — an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No lock," said Bill, examining the door.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Trace carried the feebly stirring alien along the aisle of the deserted theater, the others following behind him.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading "The place is a trap," said Trace irritably.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Damn it ... but there wasn't anyplace else to go."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went up the stairs to the balcony and found the entrance to the projection booth; negotiated those narrow steps and dumped his captive unceremoniously on the floor between the two big projectors.
