used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
without deviation
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
the organ of sight
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
Loraine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
maliciouslyadverbUS /məˈlɪʃɪsli/
with malice; in a malicious manner
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
not any; not one
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
quakingverbUS /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “quake” — shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
without much difficulty
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
possessing sweep
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The storm was at its height; the sheets of rain that swept down the pebbly glen elicited the gruesome sentence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stood directly behind the quaking Loraine, quite close to the open door; there is no doubt that the observation was intended for her ears, maliciously or otherwise.
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading She gave him an awed glance, but no verbal response.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading It was readily to be seen that she was terrified by the violence of the mountain tornado.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
WashingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading LOOKING FOR AN EYE "Washing the dead men's bones," was the remark King made a few minutes later.
