used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Intensely Gripping Novel Of Metal Doom Was this the beginning of a ghastly new war, or had the sinister kidnappings a different meaning?
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
the event consisting of the start of something
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
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DoomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
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with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Harry Vinson entered the room eagerly.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Harry Vinson entered the room eagerly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
finalenounUS /fəˈnæli/
the closing section of a musical composition
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
GrippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Vinson entered the room eagerly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
IntenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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itched
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From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
kidnappingsnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋz/
plural of “kidnapping” — (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
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any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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MetalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Vinson had scarcely slept that night.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Harry Vinson entered the room eagerly.
only a very short time before
From this reading Vinson had scarcely slept that night.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
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inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Vinson had scarcely slept that night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vinson had scarcely slept that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He had itched to try the machine out the evening before; only careful judgment kept him from it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
VinsonnounUS /ˈvɪnsən/
United States jurist who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court (1890-1953)
From this reading Harry Vinson entered the room eagerly.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
a late time of life
From this reading It was two hours earlier than he intended, but his anticipation of watching the finale of eight years' intense work was too great.
