used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I know enough for that.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
high-strungadjective
being in a tense state
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
indemnitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdemnəti/
protection against future loss
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know enough for that.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
not any; not one
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
on one occasion
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
moving very fast
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know enough for that.
that's
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From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tension of excitement had been too much for his high-strung temperament, and the relapse was swift and painful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Pardon and indemnity!” he muttered, “a mockery and a lie--that's what it is, as I told them.
at the time that
From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
Willy
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From this reading When the door had closed behind the constables, Willy Ray sank exhausted into a chair.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once in their clutches, and there would be no pardon and no indemnity.
