used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
bolsterverbUS /ˈboʊlstər/
support and strengthen
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
BRAKESnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading DOWN BRAKES!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN BRAKES!
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
floppingverbUS /ˈflɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
Kathleen
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From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
Mallory
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From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
Marjorie
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From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We're off the track."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
shiversnounUS /ˈʃɪvərz/
plural of “shiver” — a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
moving very fast
From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
thuds
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From this reading Its smooth, swift flight became suddenly such a spasm of jars, shivers and thuds that Mallory cried:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "We're off the track."
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
Trans-American
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From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sent flopping down the aisle like a bolster hurled through the car.
We're
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From this reading "We're off the track."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Just as Kathleen flung her head in baffled vexation, and Mallory started to slink back to Marjorie, with another defeat, there came an abrupt shock as if that gigantic child to whom our railroad trains are toys, had reached down and laid violent hold on the Trans-American in full career.
