Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

any thing at all

From this reading The applause kept up, none in the audience suspecting anything wrong.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading The applause kept up, none in the audience suspecting anything wrong.

a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

divisible by two

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

start firing a weapon

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

destroyed or killed

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

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

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

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

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

in an idle manner

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

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

From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

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From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The applause kept up, none in the audience suspecting anything wrong.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

not one, and not any

From this reading The applause kept up, none in the audience suspecting anything wrong.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

except for; apart from

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

be standing; be upright

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading The applause kept up, none in the audience suspecting anything wrong.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

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

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

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

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The applause kept up, none in the audience suspecting anything wrong.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading JOE'S RESPONSIBILITY Joe Strong was in a quandary.

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

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did not quite know what to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On the contrary, Joe could not stand idly by without doing something to save his friend, Professor Rosello, from the great danger.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading To give an alarm--to let the audience know something had gone wrong with the trick--that the professor was in danger of being burned to death--to even utter the word "Fire!" might cause a terrible panic, even though the heavy asbestos curtain were rung down on the instant.