used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
(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 "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
any person at all
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
Carl
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From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
comediannounUS /kəˈmiːdiən/
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
DeVere
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From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
be the source of pain
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
nerve-rackingadjectiveUS /ˌnɜːrˈvrækɪŋ/
extremely irritating to the nerves
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
Pertell
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From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
Py
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From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
having a supporting base
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading "Is anybody hurt?" demanded Mr. Pertell, as he surveyed the interior of the car.
Switzer
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From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
carry out
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then benumbed senses gradually came back to their owners, and the passengers began to take stock of themselves and their surroundings.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
vos
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From this reading "Py gracious, dot vos a smash, all right!" exclaimed Carl Switzer, the comedian of the company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MISSING DOG After the first crash, the sudden stop, and the terrified cries, a silence followed that was almost as startling and nerve-racking as the accident had been.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
in or at the place that
From this reading "We seem to be all right," replied Mr. DeVere, hoarsely, as he noted where his two daughters were standing together, their arms about each other.
