used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
confined by bonds
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
burlapnounUS /ˈbɜːrlæp/
coarse jute fabric
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST RESORT.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
held up in the air
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
limenounUS /laɪm/
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
RESORTnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading THE LAST RESORT.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST RESORT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nick then felt himself rudely lifted from the truck and carried under cover.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
precisely as stated
From this reading The jostling of the truck over the uneven ground in the narrow passage between the buildings ceased in a very few moments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in learning whither he was bound.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Through the burlap in which he had been wrapped he could detect the pungent scent of lime, which confirmed his earlier suspicions.
