used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
a youthful male person
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
don't
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From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
Fred
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From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
a young female
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
hulkingadjectiveUS /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/
of great size and bulk
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
Ludson
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From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
MarathonnounUS /ˈmerəθɑːn/
any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
Sadie
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From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN DUTY CALLED "Oh! please don't strike him any more!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
which person or people
From this reading She was clinging desperately to the uplifted arm of a hulking man, who clutched a stick in his hand.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading One look had told the Marathon runner why the girl betrayed such terror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading That was what Fred heard in the shrill voice of Sadie Ludson, and every word seemed to be filled with frantic fear.
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading This he had undoubtedly been bringing down with more or less force upon the writhing figure he held with his other hand, and which Fred immediately recognized as the unfortunate boy Sam Ludson.
