adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was Zita who caused all the commotion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was Zita who caused all the commotion.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading It was Zita who caused all the commotion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
emissariesnounUS /ˈeməseriz/
plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
Eva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
hypnoticadjectiveUS /hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
of or relating to hypnosis
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
hypnotistnounUS /ˈhɪpnətɪst/
a person who induces hypnosis
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
hypnotist's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Zita who caused all the commotion.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
thugsnounUS /θʌɡz/
plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
UnnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading Once free from the ropes, she had seized a heavy bronze vase and, at just the critical moment of danger, had hurled it at the hypnotist's head, striking him a terrific blow that had felled him and left him unconscious on the floor before he could spring the trap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Zita who caused all the commotion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The emissaries turned from Locke and were dazzled by the blinding flashes from the whirling mirrors.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was Zita who caused all the commotion.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a crash the hypnotist dropped unconscious to the floor as the hypnotic machine started to revolve rapidly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unnoticed by the thugs, who were intent on sending Locke to his death and dragging Eva through the panel, Zita had managed to free herself from her bonds and, true to her promise to Locke that she would help him, she had risked all for his sake.
Zita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Zita who caused all the commotion.
