used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
from appearances alone
From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
Bryant's
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From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
crystallizedadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstəlaɪzd/
having become fixed and definite in form
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
DISASTERnounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then Wallie opened the front door and stepped to the verandah.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
enigmaticadjectiveUS /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then Wallie opened the front door and stepped to the verandah.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
ill-concealed
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From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then Wallie opened the front door and stepped to the verandah.
ORGANIZEDadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then Wallie opened the front door and stepped to the verandah.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Wallie opened the front door and stepped to the verandah.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The enigmatic man with the mask apparently had returned to Bryant's bedroom.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He paused at the bottom of the flight and glanced up.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Then Wallie opened the front door and stepped to the verandah.
Wallie
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From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half a dozen of the ranch hands were there with ill-concealed curiosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DISASTER GETS ORGANIZED As Wallie descended the stairs after this talk with the masked man, his nonchalance crystallized into a grim resolve that transformed his personality.
