used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
a youthful male person
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did it hide its victims?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
focusedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
a long fixed look
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Where did it hide its victims?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
inhaleverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪl/
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Did it inhale life or suck it into its trunk?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Did it inhale life or suck it into its trunk?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where did it hide its victims?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Where did it hide its victims?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Did it inhale life or suck it into its trunk?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
a particular point in time
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
Piang
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From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
suckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading Did it inhale life or suck it into its trunk?
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Did it inhale life or suck it into its trunk?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Where did it hide its victims?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Scarcely realizing what he was doing, the boy focused his gaze upon two dazzling points of light that gradually came nearer, nearer.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did it hide its victims?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading A peacefulness came over him, and he wondered why he had been so terrified a moment before.
but in spite of that
From this reading At any moment Piang expected to be seized by this supernatural monster, and yet he could not cry out or move.
