used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shall we leave her on the floor, boss?" asked another.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "Shall we leave her on the floor, boss?" asked another.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "That was easy," commented Wrentz.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
EasieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "That was easy," commented Wrentz.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "Shall we leave her on the floor, boss?" asked another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
immediately past
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
go away from a place
From this reading "Shall we leave her on the floor, boss?" asked another.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
MUMMY'SnounUS /ˈmʌmiz/
possessive form of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we leave her on the floor, boss?" asked another.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That was easy," commented Wrentz.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As she listened to the rough voices of the men, the mystery of the "Carson & Brown" letter was entirely cleared away.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we leave her on the floor, boss?" asked another.
which person or people
From this reading THE MUMMY'S LAST WARNING Pauline had barely time to recognize in her new captors the four strange men who had attracted her attention on the train, before a bandage was drawn over her eyes, another over her mouth, and cruel, heavy hands began to bind her limbs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Easier than the rest of the work will be," said one.
Wrentz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That was easy," commented Wrentz.
