used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
anew
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
dizzilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
gloweringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
sneeringlyadverb
with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
From this reading “Oh, shall I?” asked Peter sneeringly, a crooked smile playing at the side of his mouth.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The old general swayed dizzily and saved himself from falling by grasping at the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
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 Peter swung round from the window and threw Michael upon his feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter stood glowering, arms hanging out from his sides with fingers widespread as if he were about to seize Michael again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You shall have your vengeance!” cried Michael, and held up an arm to restrain Peter for a time.
