used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I looked at him disgustedly as he sank gasping to the floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
bludgeonedverbUS /ˈblʌdʒənd/
past form of “bludgeon” — overcome or coerce as if by using a heavy club
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his eyes were glazed even before the charge struck him.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But his eyes were glazed even before the charge struck him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
deterioratedverbUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
disgustedlyadverb
with disgust
From this reading I looked at him disgustedly as he sank gasping to the floor.
divisible by two
From this reading But his eyes were glazed even before the charge struck him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I looked at him disgustedly as he sank gasping to the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading I looked at him disgustedly as he sank gasping to the floor.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading But his eyes were glazed even before the charge struck him.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
hold firmly
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
Julia
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From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at him disgustedly as he sank gasping to the floor.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
nakednessnoun
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading I looked at him disgustedly as he sank gasping to the floor.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But his eyes were glazed even before the charge struck him.
Taigue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading I tore the gun from his grasp before he could recover himself and bludgeoned him beneath the heart.
hard to endure
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his eyes were glazed even before the charge struck him.
which person or people
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Julia shrank back, trying to cover her nakedness with her arms.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Taigue became a statue, a statue staring with horrified eyes at a shining goddess who had abruptly deteriorated into a mere woman.
