used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
anew
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
BREADTHnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
court-room
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From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
demoralizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
HAIR'SnounUS /herz/
possessive form of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
immediately past
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
pastyadjective
resembling paste in color; pallid
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
tearfullyadverbUS /ˈtɪrfəli/
with tears; in a tearful manner
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
a shaky motion
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only after Mrs. Bennett had been carried unconscious into another room that the confusion somewhat abated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BY A HAIR'S BREADTH Again and again Colonel Andrews demanded order in the court-room, but the spectators were utterly demoralized and refused to be quiet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nancy, trembling in every limb, in the reaction which followed her terror and shock, collapsed in her chair, incapable of speech.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, whose complexion had turned pasty from her emotions, clung frantically to Mrs. Warren and begged tearfully to be taken home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Andrews, purple in the face with his exertions, bellowed in a voice at last heard above the racket: "This unseemly behavior must cease!
