used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
having companions or an escort
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
ANKLESnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
big-eyed
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From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Joyce fairly held her breath as they entered.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
davenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
command with authority
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Joyce fairly held her breath as they entered.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Joyce fairly held her breath as they entered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
a young female
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Joyce fairly held her breath as they entered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
jumpyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmpi/
being in a tense state
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
Krosky
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From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
immediately past
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
near-by
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From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
easily agitated
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
open-mouthed
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From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
SCREAMverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading So the slim, muscular, nervous girl beneath the davenport eased her cramped muscles and steadied her jumpy nerves as best she could and patiently awaited events.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
express in words
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joyce fairly held her breath as they entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading TWO ANKLES AND A SCREAM Joyce Mills waited long in her uncomfortable place beneath the long davenport in the secret chamber of Brother Krosky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some very open-mouthed and big-eyed students from a near-by university were eager to hear a certain brother direct from Russia tell his philosophy of life, and he was quite as eager to talk.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At last Brother Krosky closed the front door behind the last student, and accompanied by four ponderous gentlemen and two equally ponderous women, retired to the back room.
