used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
cause to be bored
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He returned to the charge.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
with resolute determination
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
frenziedlyadverb
in a frenzied manner
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He returned to the charge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
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 He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
liberatingverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “liberate” — give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
fasten with a lock
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
portentouslyadverb
in a portentous manner
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned to the charge.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He pushed the door, and as it swung portentously open he sprang nimbly to one side like the fearful slave liberating the lion.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Near the stove a group had formed, the terror stricken mother, with her arms stretched, and the aroused children clinging frenziedly to her skirts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He returned to the charge.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading After the panic Williams bore traces of a feeling of shame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He firmly grasped the knob with his left hand, and with his other hand turned the key in the lock.
