used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
and nothing more
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
motorcyclistnounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəlɪst/
a traveler who rides a motorcycle
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
near-by
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From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
ParalyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
with speed
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
on the contrary
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to recognize them immediately, for his first look of bewilderment was followed quickly by one of fear, and with an abrupt motion he turned back to his machine.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
having a supporting base
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
not in physical motion
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
a special situation
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
tinkeringverbUS /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “tinker” — do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading His motor had evidently stalled, and he was standing in the middle of the road tinkering with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Paralyzed by the suddenness of the thing, the girls just stood still and stared until the man, evidently feeling their eyes upon him, turned slowly about and faced them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
at the time that
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girls were returning from a rather hurried excursion to a near-by town when they came face to face with the motorcyclist.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE MIRACLE It was only a few days later that the wonderful, the incredible thing happened!
