used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
ATHERTON
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From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading It was horribly disconcerting.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
opinion or judgment
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading It was horribly disconcerting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was horribly disconcerting.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
Polglaze
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From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
not in physical motion
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TRAPPED ATHERTON stood stock still, his eyes fixed upon the small suggestive muzzle of a revolver levelled at his head.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was horribly disconcerting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was unable to go forward; his movements were hampered.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The tension was acute whilst it lasted, but the Scout was greatly relieved to hear the voice of Polglaze, the detective, exclaim:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor could he retreat with the possibilities of being shot at staring him in the face.
