used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
ALL-POWER
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From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What was that?" asked Malinkoff.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Somebody has come to the front door."
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Somebody has come to the front door."
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Somebody has come to the front door."
a young female
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Somebody has come to the front door."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
Irene
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From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
Malcolm
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From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
Malinkoff
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From this reading "What was that?" asked Malinkoff.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
Petroff
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From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Somebody has come to the front door."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What was that?" asked Malinkoff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A few minutes later Petroff staggered through the doorway, carrying the limp figure of Irene.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was that?" asked Malinkoff.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading THE BOOK OF ALL-POWER Malcolm was the first to hear the sound of wheels on the roadway, and the party listened in silence till a low whistle sounded and their host darted out of the room.
which person or people
From this reading It was Malcolm who took the girl in his arms and laid her upon the sofa.
