used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
have
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
Conway
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From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
a female human offspring
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
divisible by two
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
made afraid
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
intense and profound fear
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
fasten with a lock
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
roused to anger
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
Margery
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From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
Margery's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
recurring again and again
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
RIGHTEOUSadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
push forcefully
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
a shaky motion
From this reading But even as he stood there, trembling, irresolute, the piercing cry was repeated more shrilly, more piteous than before, and it cut through the frightened father's heart like the thrust of a dagger.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FATHER'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION For an instant the old cashier stood like one suddenly paralyzed before the door of the private office from which that terrified scream had issued.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Great God! was he mad or dreaming, that he should imagine he heard his daughter Margery's voice calling for help from within?
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading With the fury of a tiger, David Conway threw himself against it with all his strength; strong as the lock was, it could not withstand the weight that was brought to bear upon it, and in an instant it was snapped asunder, the door falling in with a crash.
be the cause or source of
From this reading "I am coming, I am here, Margery!" he answered, twisting the bronze knob fiercely; But the door did not yield to his touch as usual, and to his horror he realized that it was locked upon the inside!
