used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
alertnessnounUS /əˈlɜːrtnəs/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No; but is not that enough?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "No; but is not that enough?"
Entrefort
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From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
a boy or man
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Slowly Arnold relaxed his hold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No; but is not that enough?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; but is not that enough?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No; but is not that enough?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Slowly Arnold relaxed his hold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly Arnold relaxed his hold.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
stilettonounUS /stəˈletoʊ/
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No; but is not that enough?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
at the time that
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "More than enough," said Arnold, with a sudden and dangerous sparkle in his eyes.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Before any of us could think, the desperate fellow had seized the handle of the stiletto with both hands in a determined effort to withdraw it and die.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading I had had no time to order my faculties to the movement of a muscle, when Entrefort, with incredible alertness and swiftness, had Arnold's wrists.
