used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then she banged the door to and placed her back against it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading Then she banged the door to and placed her back against it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading ROBERTO FINDS HIS VOICE That settled it!
full-fledgedadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
a young female
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROBERTO FINDS HIS VOICE That settled it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROBERTO FINDS HIS VOICE That settled it!
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Then she banged the door to and placed her back against it.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
ROBERTO
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From this reading ROBERTO FINDS HIS VOICE That settled it!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading ROBERTO FINDS HIS VOICE That settled it!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she banged the door to and placed her back against it.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROBERTO FINDS HIS VOICE That settled it!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she banged the door to and placed her back against it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ROBERTO FINDS HIS VOICE That settled it!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a full-fledged panic in that quartette room in an instant.
which person or people
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It bade fair, too, to spread to the whole building.
yankedverbUS /jæŋkt/
past form of “yank” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Ruth, who had been busy distributing cakes before the accident, sprang to the open door, seized the girl who had yelled, and literally "yanked" her back into the room.
