used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
in addition
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
for the reason that
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
Britz
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From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Collins obeyed.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
dominationnounUS /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
social control by dominating
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
Fanwell
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From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Friends of mine," growled Collins.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "Friends of mine," growled Collins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Friends of mine," growled Collins.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Collins obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Also, a terrible fear had gripped his heart, producing a terror that sobered him and gave him command of all his faculties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are these men?" inquired Britz, nodding toward Cooper and Fanwell.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Not voluntarily, but because he was unable to resist the domination of the detective's will.
