used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK TRIES A RUSE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Wonder what they'll try next?" muttered Jack to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
imprecations
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From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK TRIES A RUSE.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Wonder what they'll try next?" muttered Jack to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading JACK TRIES A RUSE.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The head disappeared on the inside; there was the sound of a heavy fall below, followed by a sound of great confusion and muttered imprecations.
they'll
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From this reading "Wonder what they'll try next?" muttered Jack to himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wonder what they'll try next?" muttered Jack to himself.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading JACK TRIES A RUSE.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Wonder what they'll try next?" muttered Jack to himself.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Jack leaned forward, put his hand on the man's head, and gave a violent push.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A head was poked cautiously through the opening, and a second later a uniformed arm appeared.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wonder what they'll try next?" muttered Jack to himself.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder what they'll try next?" muttered Jack to himself.
