used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
Bram
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From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
Bram's
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From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE GOES OUT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, help was at hand.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE FIRE GOES OUT.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Fortunately, help was at hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Fortunately, help was at hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
provoking horror
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
staying power
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
manglingverbUS /ˈmæŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “mangle” — press with a mangle
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
and nothing more
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FIRE GOES OUT.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
prolongingverbUS /proʊˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
cut with a saw
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE GOES OUT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading He had been caught by the train, the wheels of the engine having passed over both his legs, crushing and mangling them in the most horrible manner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bram saw at a glance that there was not the slightest hope of saving his friend’s life, and that there was only the faintest chance of prolonging it for a little while.
belonging to which person
From this reading A great sob burst from Bram’s lips as he threw himself down beside Christian, whose moans were terrible to hear.
