used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
anew
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Unnerved, Hendley turned away from the painting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Hendley took a brief swallow, needing it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
coursed
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From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
crescendonounUS /krɪˈʃendoʊ/
(music) a gradual increase in loudness
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
take in liquids
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
escalatornounUS /ˈeskəleɪtər/
a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index)
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unnerved, Hendley turned away from the painting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
Hendley
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From this reading Unnerved, Hendley turned away from the painting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hendley took a brief swallow, needing it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Hendley took a brief swallow, needing it.
Nik
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From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Unnerved, Hendley turned away from the painting.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
shovingverbUS /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Hendley took a brief swallow, needing it.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unnerved, Hendley turned away from the painting.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rising crescendo of party noise seemed to diminish as the drink coursed through his body.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hendley took a brief swallow, needing it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Unnerved, Hendley turned away from the painting.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Its taste was unfamiliar to him, but before he could question it Nik was steering him through the crowd toward the escalator.
UnnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading Unnerved, Hendley turned away from the painting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nik was beside him again, shoving a drink into his hand.
