used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
Bowdlernoun
English editor who in 1818 published an expurgated edition of the works of Shakespeare (1754-1825)
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
bulbnounUS /bʌlb/
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
catapultverbUS /ˈkætəpʌlt/
shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
eruptedverbUS /ˌiːˈrʌptɪd/
past form of “erupt” — start abruptly
From this reading For the first thing that erupted was the table.
eternallyadverbUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəli/
for a limitless time
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first thing that erupted was the table.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first thing that erupted was the table.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
Grundy
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From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
and nothing more
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
staying power
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
and nothing more
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
successive (without a break)
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading For the first thing that erupted was the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
a special situation
From this reading For the first thing that erupted was the table.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Bowdler had thrown his own empty glass straight at the eternally lit little bulb that had supplied the only illumination.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Grundy had suddenly tilted back in his chair throwing his heavy body over backwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
in the direction of
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Later, looking back on the scene that followed, Jimmy was never quite sure just what had happened in just what order.
in or at the place that
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading His legs, under the table, served to catapult the heavy object straight up towards the little spy window where the R.A. waited.
