used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
the act of burning something
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He looked over the paper with deep interest.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
extinguishment
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From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Hello!” he gasped.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello!” he gasped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He looked over the paper with deep interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked over the paper with deep interest.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
MYSTERIESnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading STRANGE MYSTERIES.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He looked over the paper with deep interest.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
in the near future
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE MYSTERIES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
ventilatornounUS /ˈventəleɪtər/
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
accept gladly
From this reading Dean grasped the newspaper eagerly, replaced the ventilator and was soon seated on his bunk and looking over the columns of the journal that was welcome as a friend from home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked over the paper with deep interest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The gas jet in his cell was burning and he estimated that it would be half an hour before the regulation time for its extinguishment would arrive.
