used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading With a cry of baffled rage Bluetherski followed.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
Bluetherski
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From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
Capperton
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From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading With a cry of baffled rage Bluetherski followed.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
despatches
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From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With a cry of baffled rage Bluetherski followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly he turned smartly on his heels.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Suddenly he turned smartly on his heels.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly he turned smartly on his heels.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly he turned smartly on his heels.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading With a cry of baffled rage Bluetherski followed.
Raymond
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From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Suddenly he turned smartly on his heels.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he turned smartly on his heels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Raymond Bluetherski paced the deck of a Channel steamer, deeply absorbed in the fateful despatches.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Suddenly he turned smartly on his heels.
UnhesitatinglyadverbUS /ənˈhezɪteɪtɪŋli/
without hesitation
From this reading Unhesitatingly the detective threw himself into the ventilator and disappeared head first.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Accustomed to such emergencies his mind was made up in an instant.
ventilatornounUS /ˈventəleɪtər/
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rolling the papers into a ball, he hurled them into the mouth of a large ventilator which stood near.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was face to face with Capperton, disguised as a commercial traveller.
