used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
baulked
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From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
make calm or still
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
enquired
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From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
insulatedverbUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtəd/
past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
jealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
engage in
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
get rid of
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his agitation Blake failed to make reply.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He dashed into the shed, followed by his two assistants.
under normal conditions
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
VIGILnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everywhere there were signs of disorder as if some intruder had hastily overhauled the secrets of the jealously guarded spot.
WHAT'S
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From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
wire-cutters
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From this reading The high tension wire that had previously baulked a nefarious attempt had been severed by means of a pair of insulated wire-cutters.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading THE INTERRUPTED VIGIL "WHAT'S wrong?" enquired both lads anxiously, for the worried expression on the usually calm features of the inventor told its own tale.
