used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
anew
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED STUDENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Open the door!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
Joe
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From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
not any; not one
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Open the door!”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
scufflingverbUS /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
sputteringnounUS /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
STUDENTnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED STUDENT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Open the door!”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED STUDENT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Joe spoke in an authoritative voice as he rattled the portal of the hut.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was locked inside, and at the first turn of the handle the crackling and sputtering of the spark had ceased.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Hurry up, now,” hailed Joe again as a scuffling sound followed his first order, but no audible reply issued from within.
