adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
inaudibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
LIBRARYnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
self-preservationnoun
preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He made a silent, scrambling leap for the gallery stairs, and reached their shelter just as the door opened.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The door closed so gently as to be almost inaudible, and then there was silence again.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He stood there, rigid, waiting to be challenged, but apparently he had moved in time, for no voice spoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY Jimmy's first emotion on hearing the footstep was the crude instinct of self-preservation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All that he was able to think of at the moment was the fact that he was in a questionable position and one which would require a good deal of explaining away if he were found, and his only sensation was a strong desire to avoid discovery.
