used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
any thing at all
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
BlunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
divisible by two
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
flower-beds
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From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
GrabbingverbUS /ˈɡræbɪŋ/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
HandcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
immediately past
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
staying power
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
not any; not one
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
pricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
PriestleynounUS /ˈpriːstli/
English chemist who isolated many gases and discovered oxygen (independently of Scheele) (1733-1804)
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
with speed
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
shrubberies
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From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
not in physical motion
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
two-seaternoun
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
precisely as stated
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading But even then there was no time to waste in useless explanations or converse.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Blundering through shrubberies and over flower-beds, his speechless burden still in his arms, he made his way by a sort of blind instinct to the hedge that bordered the road.
at the time that
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through it he plunged manfully, heedless of the prickly twigs which scratched his face and hands and the dangling legs of his companion (a fact of which the companion herself was anything but heedless), and then at last set his burden on her feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grabbing her handcuffed hand with a brief grunt, Mr. Priestley, that suddenly transformed man of leisure, set off at a round pace down the road.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Adventures of a Pair of Handcuffs When Mr. Priestley performed his masterly retreat from the scene of his crime it was without any definite plan in his head beyond reaching the waiting two-seater and reaching it very quickly.
