used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
Carlson
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From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
didn't
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From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
the act of departing
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
conformity or harmony
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
fasten with a lock
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
engage in
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
a particular point in time
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
not any; not one
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
the season of growth
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carlson read in the glance an intention to retreat, made a quick stride to the door, closed it sharply, locked it, put the key in his pocket.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FIGHT Mackenzie got up, keeping the table between them.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
wasn't
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From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
at the time that
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He looked at the door, calculating whether he could make a spring for the ax before Carlson could grapple him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood a moment looking Mackenzie over, as if surprised by the length he unfolded when on his feet, but with no change of anger or resentment in his stony face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You didn't need to lock the door, Carlson; I wasn't going to run away--I didn't wait here to see you for that."
