used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He ran into his bedroom bolting the door.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
boltingverbUS /ˈboʊltɪŋ/
-ing form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading He ran into his bedroom bolting the door.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ran into his bedroom bolting the door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He ran into his bedroom bolting the door.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran into his bedroom bolting the door.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
switchboardnounUS /ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd/
telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords
From this reading Mona, now quite beside herself reached the switchboard and the room was darkened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
Ulick
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From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went to the closed door and began beating upon its panels with her fists.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The open door, the open door to freedom, Jewel," she gasped, and arising she seized him with such passion that he was panic-stricken.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The open door, Ulick, the open door!" she cried and her voice had the accents of a delirious woman.
