used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bunning-Ford was off his horse in a moment.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
Bunning-Ford
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From this reading Bunning-Ford was off his horse in a moment.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bunning-Ford was off his horse in a moment.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Bunning-Ford was off his horse in a moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
Jacky
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From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
a particular point in time
From this reading Bunning-Ford was off his horse in a moment.
noosenounUS /nuːs/
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bunning-Ford was off his horse in a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
patchworknounUS /ˈpætʃwɜːrk/
a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Approaching the primitive dwelling he forced open the crazy door.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The choking grip of the running noose quieted Golden Eagle into perfect docility.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading TOLD IN BAD MAN'S HOLLOW Jacky held her treasure fast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bunning-Ford was off his horse in a moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a patchwork affair and swung back on a pair of hinges which lamented loudly as the accumulation of rust were disturbed.
