used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
immediately past
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
loosenverbUS /ˈluːsən/
make loose or looser
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
mockinglyadverb
in a disrespectful jeering manner
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
NEAERA'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
express in words
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
screechnounUS /skriːtʃ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
that is looked for
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading It did not last long, but I recognized the tearing screech of machine guns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
communicated in words
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I must have uttered a low cry, for I heard a voice I knew well say mockingly:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
at the time that
From this reading When it was over, believing myself to be alone, I sought to extricate myself from my bonds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEAERA'S IDEA OF DIPLOMACY At first I was aware from a hum of voices that others remained in the room with me; but after some time the hum ceased; next I heard the noise of artillery not far off.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading The cords, however, were so tightly fastened about my wrists that the skin was torn, and every effort I made to loosen them occasioned acute pain.
