AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
COILnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
fume-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
helplessadjectiveUS /ˈhelpləs/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
Irvin
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From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
Kerry
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From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
matting-covered
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From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
PIGTAILnoun
a plait of braided hair
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
someonepronounUS /ˈsʌmwʌn/
a person, without saying who
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
unbreathable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Monte Irvin, in a dying condition, lay upon the bed, and someone or some _thing_ crouched on the divan behind Kerry as he lay stretched upon the matting-covered floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COIL OF THE PIGTAIL The inner room was in darkness and the fume-laden air almost unbreathable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A dull and regular moaning sound proceeded from the corner where the bed was situated, but of the contents of the place and of its other occupant or occupants Kerry had no more than a hazy idea.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His imagination supplied those details which he had failed to observe.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading His wrists, tied behind him, gave him great pain; and since his ankles were also fastened and the end of the rope drawn taut and attached to that binding his wrists, he was rendered absolutely helpless.
