used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
for the reason that
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
the act of breaking something
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
CAPTIVITYnounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
demanding attention
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
H'sh
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From this reading "H'sh!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
Mallalieu's
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From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
the force of workers available
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
a particular point in time
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
and nothing more
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
a course of conduct
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
there's
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From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
they're
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From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
a shaky motion
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
precisely as stated
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading But as he twisted round he became aware of a tall, thin shape at his elbow; the next instant a whisper stole to his ear.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This sudden arrest was all the more disturbing to his mental composure because, for the moment, he could not see to whom the hand belonged.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading COMFORTABLE CAPTIVITY The tightening of that sinewy grip on Mallalieu's wrist so startled him that it was only by a great effort that he restrained himself from crying out and from breaking into one of his fits of trembling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Be careful!--there's men down there on the path!--they're very like after you," said the voice.
