used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Yet no hands grasped his, no hoarse voice demanded his surrender.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
groovenounUS /ɡruːv/
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
Hamerton
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From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Yet no hands grasped his, no hoarse voice demanded his surrender.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His fingers, numbed by the shock, were powerless to reopen the heavy metal cover.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fingers, numbed by the shock, were powerless to reopen the heavy metal cover.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Yet no hands grasped his, no hoarse voice demanded his surrender.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
jammingnounUS /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet no hands grasped his, no hoarse voice demanded his surrender.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading His fingers, numbed by the shock, were powerless to reopen the heavy metal cover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading His fingers, numbed by the shock, were powerless to reopen the heavy metal cover.
RecapturedverbUS /riˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “recapture” — experience anew
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
reopenverbUS /riˈoʊpən/
open again or anew
From this reading His fingers, numbed by the shock, were powerless to reopen the heavy metal cover.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading His fingers, numbed by the shock, were powerless to reopen the heavy metal cover.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
Sub'snounUS /sʌbz/
possessive form of “sub” — a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading As he did so the cover slipped on its groove and closed the aperture, jamming the Sub's fingers as it did so.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Yet no hands grasped his, no hoarse voice demanded his surrender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet no hands grasped his, no hoarse voice demanded his surrender.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pain was acute, but for the time being Hamerton paid slight heed to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His fingers, numbed by the shock, were powerless to reopen the heavy metal cover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Recaptured FULLY expecting to be challenged and seized by an unseen foe, Hamerton grasped the metal slide with the intention of making a dash for liberty.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet no hands grasped his, no hoarse voice demanded his surrender.
