used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
in addition
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading There was exultation mingled with apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading There was exultation mingled with apprehension.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
the act of giving
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
immediately past
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
a brief written record
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
revolutionizeverbUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/
change radically
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had a sinister appearance—this hasty message delivered in such a manner.
moving very fast
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was exultation mingled with apprehension.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apprehension lest he might fail, and also apprehension over this latest happening—the giving to him of this note.
male cat
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strange and mingled were the feelings Tom Swift had as his great experiment was started.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Exultation that he had at last triumphed over many difficulties and the plots of his enemies and had reached the point of starting the service which might revolutionize travel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was exultation mingled with apprehension.
