used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He felt a little hopeful about it.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
at or in the front
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
(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 He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
AnticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
apesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
for the reason that
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
Bentley
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From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
couldn't
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From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
take in solid food
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
provide as food
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a little hopeful about it.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He felt a little hopeful about it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt a little hopeful about it.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt a little hopeful about it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
numbingadjectiveUS /ˈnʌmɪŋ/
causing numbness or insensitivity
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
surreptitiouslyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
in a surreptitious manner
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
under normal conditions
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading _Grim Anticipation_ A numbing fear began to grow upon Lee Bentley as the ordeal of waiting began.
walnutsnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌts/
plural of “walnut” — nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And because he couldn't eat he was assailed by a dreadful hunger, which, however, he managed to fight down partially.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Naturally he could not eat the food given usually to apes and of course he could not be seen calmly eating bacon and eggs with knife and fork.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
a late time of life
From this reading He smiled inwardly as he looked ahead and understood that despite the warnings not to feed the animals, children of all ages, from four years to sixty, would surreptitiously toss peanuts and walnuts into his cage.
