used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Or was it only another complication of shame and disgrace?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading Or was it only another complication of shame and disgrace?
DELIVERANCEnounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Or was it only another complication of shame and disgrace?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Was it deliverance, freedom?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
Isom's
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From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it deliverance, freedom?
Joe
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From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
set down according to a plan
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
a particular point in time
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
Ollie
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From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
and nothing more
From this reading Or was it only another complication of shame and disgrace?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or was it only another complication of shame and disgrace?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Or was it only another complication of shame and disgrace?
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ollie, on the other side of the fallen man, leaned over and peered into his face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it deliverance, freedom?
at the time that
From this reading DELIVERANCE Joe, stunned by the sudden tragedy, stood for a moment as he had stopped when he laid his hand on Isom's shoulder.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In that moment a wild turmoil of hopes and fears leaped in her hot brain.
