used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
camerasnounUS /ˈkæmərəz/
plural of “camera” — equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
don't
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From this reading Why don't you go for a ride in the park?
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why don't you go for a ride in the park?
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
interposed
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From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
immediately past
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Why don't you go for a ride in the park?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Why don't you go for a ride in the park?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
a special situation
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Victor was all for throwing things in their faces, but Mrs. Joyce interposed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In truth, Victor and his friends were enduring a state of siege.
at the time that
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why don't you go for a ride in the park?
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading When he looked from the windows he saw grinning faces turned upward, and waiting cameras could be seen on the walk opposite, ready to snap every living thing that entered--or came from--the house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why don't you go for a ride in the park?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At last Mrs. Joyce said: "Nothing is gained by your staying here, Victor.
