used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
CODFISHnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
without deviation
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
fantasticallyadverbUS /fænˈtæstɪkli/
exceedingly; extremely
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
having a point
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
an educational institution
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
SETTLINGnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
squirmverbUS /skwɜːrm/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
Stowell
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From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
confined on all sides
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The other end of the cord hung down directly over the bed upon which Stowell had been pushed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A cord ran from a ring in the ceiling, one end of which was held in the hand of one of the masked figures.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Codfish stared in alarm at the figures, the fingers were slowly elevated until they pointed at something suspended from the ceiling; and it was then that the sneak of the school began to squirm in terror.
a Caucasian
From this reading Each figure had a white sheet draped around it and a white towel pinned fantastically around the head and face with just a small slit for the eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SETTLING WITH CODFISH Six figures surrounded Stowell, each pointing a menacing finger at him.
