something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
at or in the front
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Inside the door, in the hall, hung the bell rope.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The bell swung in the cupola on the roof of the office building.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
cupolanounUS /kəˈpoʊlə/
a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
From this reading The bell swung in the cupola on the roof of the office building.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Inside the door, in the hall, hung the bell rope.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
every person
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
FLOODnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Inside the door, in the hall, hung the bell rope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Inside the door, in the hall, hung the bell rope.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside the door, in the hall, hung the bell rope.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
most important element
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
munitionnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃən/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
not any; not one
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The bell swung in the cupola on the roof of the office building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bell swung in the cupola on the roof of the office building.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The bell swung in the cupola on the roof of the office building.
a strong line
From this reading Inside the door, in the hall, hung the bell rope.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The bell swung in the cupola on the roof of the office building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their fright did not deprive them of action, however; everybody immediately did something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AHEAD OF THE FLOOD Each one in the little group at the main entrance to the munition factory had cried out--no doubt of that!
Torry
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From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, Torry said afterward that he forgot to shut his mouth until his jaws were positively stiff.
