touching and pressing; in opposition to
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
in addition
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
the act of burning something
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fortunately the others came to his rescue.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
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FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the others came to his rescue.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NET IS DRAWN TIGHTER That obvious lie on Rollins's part gave Jack the final assurance that the man was in the plot against them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was an effort.
a small worthless amount
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE NET IS DRAWN TIGHTER That obvious lie on Rollins's part gave Jack the final assurance that the man was in the plot against them.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
NETnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
touching and supported by a surface
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others
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From this reading Fortunately the others came to his rescue.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
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plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
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rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Fortunately the others came to his rescue.
Rollins
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From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
Rollins's
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From this reading THE NET IS DRAWN TIGHTER That obvious lie on Rollins's part gave Jack the final assurance that the man was in the plot against them.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Frank began to shiver in his pajamas and called attention to the fact that the night air was chill.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NET IS DRAWN TIGHTER That obvious lie on Rollins's part gave Jack the final assurance that the man was in the plot against them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE NET IS DRAWN TIGHTER That obvious lie on Rollins's part gave Jack the final assurance that the man was in the plot against them.
TIGHTERadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtər/
comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading THE NET IS DRAWN TIGHTER That obvious lie on Rollins's part gave Jack the final assurance that the man was in the plot against them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Burning with indignation, he wanted to expose Rollins but with an effort of self-control he choked back the hot words and also managed to keep his anger from showing in his face.
