used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
in addition
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rod held his breath and listened.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
batedadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
diminished or moderated
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE FRETFUL ROAR OF BATTLE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Rod held his breath and listened.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
FRETFULadjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading THE FRETFUL ROAR OF BATTLE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
HankynounUS /ˈhæŋki/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Rod held his breath and listened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rod held his breath and listened.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Rod held his breath and listened.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRETFUL ROAR OF BATTLE.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
Panky
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From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading THE FRETFUL ROAR OF BATTLE.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Rod held his breath and listened.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
believed likely
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRETFUL ROAR OF BATTLE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
having come into contact
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
at the time that
From this reading A thrill passed through Rod when something touched him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Josh was breathing heavily, while Hanky Panky lay quite still; somehow Rod half suspected that the other might also have been aroused, and was, like himself, listening with bated breath to find out what had caused that slight noise close by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Though his nerves were quivering with excitement he could hold himself in check wonderfully well.
