used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
detonatingverbUS /ˈdetəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “detonate” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
Genevieve
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From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
liberateverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪt/
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
nitro-glycerine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
Rozier
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From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
Ste
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From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Genevieve drilled two holes in the doors and filled them with nitro-glycerine, using soap to keep the liquid from running out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was a moment of breathless suspense, then an explosion of the detonating cap was heard, followed by a deafening roar as the terrible agent of destruction went off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
at the time that
From this reading When the fuse was ready, the people were ordered from the building.
which person or people
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Working with the realization of the necessity of haste, the mechanics who had been summoned to liberate young Rozier from his steel tomb in the bank at Ste.
