used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CLOSING OF A DOOR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
can't
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From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
Carl
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From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
CLOSINGnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading THE CLOSING OF A DOOR.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE CLOSING OF A DOOR.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Go on!” exclaimed Carl.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go on!” exclaimed Carl.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
Jimmie
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From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
and nothing more
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLOSING OF A DOOR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Go on!” exclaimed Carl.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
Redfern
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From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOSING OF A DOOR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “There is, doubtless, some reason for this demonstration,” Sam observed, thoughtfully, “other than the general motive to put us in terror of haunted temples, but just now I can’t see what it is.”
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Redfern may be hiding in there!” suggested Jimmie, with a wink.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if they expect to scare us out of the country by such demonstrations as that?” scoffed Carl.
