used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
can't
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From this reading "I still can't figure you," the Captain said.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
contactingverbUS /ˈkɑːntæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contact” — be in or establish communication with
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
every person
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "I still can't figure you," the Captain said.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
Guardia
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From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I still can't figure you," the Captain said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
Kane
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From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading It was like being dropped into the middle of a nightmare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I still can't figure you," the Captain said.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I still can't figure you," the Captain said.
carry out
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Everyone was thoughtful, considerate, kind and very happy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
in or at the place that
From this reading But where was the right of dignity or individuality?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The kind that finds you running naked in a crowd._ The Captain told Kane to take his cushion pills, that they were contacting the pits at La Guardia within half an hour.
