used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "This is awful!" he thought.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
confined by bonds
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What in the world does it mean?"
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
set up or found
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
gagverbUS /ɡæɡ/
prevent from speaking out
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
gaggedverbUS /ɡæɡd/
inflected form of “gag” — prevent from speaking out
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
HAZERS
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From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What in the world does it mean?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is awful!" he thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What in the world does it mean?"
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What in the world does it mean?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
on one occasion
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
PhilanderverbUS /fəˈlændər/
have amorous affairs; of men
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What in the world does it mean?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he remembered that some of the cadets had spoken about hazing, and the cold perspiration came out on his forehead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is awful!" he thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "This is awful!" he thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
Tubbs
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From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What in the world does it mean?"
at the time that
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
in or at the place that
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
William
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From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HAZERS AT WORK William Philander Tubbs was dreaming of a fashionable dance he had once enjoyed when he suddenly found himself bound and gagged and being carried he knew not where.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "What in the world does it mean?"
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The gag in his mouth was made of nothing more than a knot in a clean towel, but it worried him a good deal and he was afraid he would be choked to death by it.
