used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Pudge was subdued for once.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even Pudge was subdued for once.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
on one occasion
From this reading Even Pudge was subdued for once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
others
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From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
phonesnounUS /foʊnz/
plural of “phone” — electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
Pudgenoun
a short fat person
From this reading Even Pudge was subdued for once.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Even Pudge was subdued for once.
temperamentsnounUS /ˈtemprəmənts/
plural of “temperament” — your usual mood
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
thrillingly
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From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
not known
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The silence in the hut was absolute as Frank bent low over his instruments.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
wingingverbUS /ˈwɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wing” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Across unknown miles the message comes winging through the air—an appeal out of space.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading There is something thrillingly dramatic to the most phlegmatic of temperaments in the idea of a wireless call for aid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, the others could not catch what was coming, for the whisper of the wireless waves sounds faint and shadowy even to one with the “phones” clasped to his ears.
