used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
quickly and without warning
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the silence of an explosion struggling to find an issue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
DESPOTISMnounUS /ˈdespətɪzəm/
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading It was the silence of an explosion struggling to find an issue.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was the silence of an explosion struggling to find an issue.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
Gilliatt
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From this reading It was Gilliatt.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was the silence of an explosion struggling to find an issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Gilliatt.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
and nothing more
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
Lethierry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
MessnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
a particular point in time
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
on the contrary
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was the silence of an explosion struggling to find an issue.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading It was the silence of an explosion struggling to find an issue.
confined on all sides
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the silence of an explosion struggling to find an issue.
TORTURESnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading GRATITUDE AND DESPOTISM I JOY SURROUNDED BY TORTURES Mess Lethierry pulled the bell furiously, then stopped abruptly.
in the direction of
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A man had just turned the corner of the quay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lethierry ran towards him, or rather flung himself upon him; seized his hand between his own, and looked him in the face for a moment, silent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Gilliatt.
