Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

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From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

temporary military shelter

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

a person who makes things

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading "The Mill!"

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

a particular point in time

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

reduced to silence

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

happening unexpectedly

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

produced with vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading A moment they stood gazing at one another, then John voiced the thoughts that had gripped the minds of every one in that little group:

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Springing to the door that opened on to the balcony porch, John threw it open and they went out, taking the Interpreter in his chair.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading CONTRACTS They had carried the Interpreter back to his wheel chair in the hut on the cliff.

at the time that

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading John, Peter Martin and the two young women were bidding the old basket maker goodnight when suddenly they were silenced by the dull, heavy sound of a distant explosion.