used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spoke not a word, being stupefied and cowed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He spoke not a word, being stupefied and cowed.
Bemis
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From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading A sudden outcry checked him.
cowedverbUS /kaʊd/
past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
From this reading He spoke not a word, being stupefied and cowed.
cronynounUS /ˈkroʊni/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sudden outcry checked him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
go away from a place
From this reading Ralph started to leave the room, unmolested now.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
Mort
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From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He spoke not a word, being stupefied and cowed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ralph started to leave the room, unmolested now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A sudden outcry checked him.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph started to leave the room, unmolested now.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ralph started to leave the room, unmolested now.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke not a word, being stupefied and cowed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ralph started to leave the room, unmolested now.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading He spoke not a word, being stupefied and cowed.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden outcry checked him.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph started to leave the room, unmolested now.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading Ralph started to leave the room, unmolested now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His respect for the nerve and prowess of his successor at the switch tower was immensely increased.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mort Bemis gave an astonished gasp as he saw his crony disappear like magic through the window sash.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He spoke not a word, being stupefied and cowed.
