used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Henson caught her once more in a fierce grip.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
any thing at all
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Henson caught her once more in a fierce grip.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading David could stand it no longer.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
put on clothes
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Henson caught her once more in a fierce grip.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Henson caught her once more in a fierce grip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
HensonnounUS /ˈhensən/
United States puppeteer who created a troupe of puppet characters (1936-1990)
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading David could stand it no longer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
for more time
From this reading David could stand it no longer.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
not any; not one
From this reading David could stand it no longer.
on one occasion
From this reading Henson caught her once more in a fierce grip.
perilouslyadverbUS /ˈperələsli/
in a dangerous manner
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
sconcenounUS /skɑːns/
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
be standing; be upright
From this reading David could stand it no longer.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The candle in its silver sconce that Mrs. Henson had snatched up before her flight was perilously near her flimsy dress.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In his wildest moments he had never imagined anything more dramatic than this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HEARING THE TRUTH David Steel stood contemplating the weird scene with almost doubting eyes.
