used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A doctor at once!" cried Ruth excitedly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
Chinamen
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From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "A doctor at once!" cried Ruth excitedly.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "A doctor at once!" cried Ruth excitedly.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "A doctor at once!" cried Ruth excitedly.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
on one occasion
From this reading "A doctor at once!" cried Ruth excitedly.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
pattering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "A doctor at once!" cried Ruth excitedly.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
Spurlock
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From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The astonishing collapse of Spurlock created a tableau of short duration.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then the hotel manager struck his palms together sharply, and two Chinese "boys" came pattering in from the dining room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Chinamen raised the limp body and carried it to the hall staircase, up which they mounted laboriously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading With a gesture which was without any kind of emotional expression, the manager indicated the silent crumpled figure on the floor and gave the room number.
