used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
having companions or an escort
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ross was hustled out of the room back to his cell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
bouncedverbUS /baʊnst/
past form of “bounce” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Ross was hustled out of the room back to his cell.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
fendedverbUS /ˈfendɪd/
past form of “fend” — try to manage without help
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ross was hustled out of the room back to his cell.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading Ross was hustled out of the room back to his cell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
not any; not one
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ross was hustled out of the room back to his cell.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ross was hustled out of the room back to his cell.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
safekeepingnounUS /ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/
the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A determined roar from the leader brought a semblance of order, but it was plain that they had not been expecting this.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
push forcefully
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ross was hustled out of the room back to his cell.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
at the time that
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He half crouched against the questionable security of the wall, waiting through two more twisting earth waves, both of which were accompanied or preceded by dull sounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His guards were opening the cell door when a second shock was felt and he was thrust into safekeeping with no ceremony.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ross swayed against a guard, was fended off, and bounced against the wall as the man shouted words Ross could not understand.
