used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The two powerful men lifted the inert body into the vehicle.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
Contraras
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From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading The two powerful men lifted the inert body into the vehicle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two powerful men lifted the inert body into the vehicle.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
held up in the air
From this reading The two powerful men lifted the inert body into the vehicle.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
the force of workers available
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The two powerful men lifted the inert body into the vehicle.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
with speed
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
cut with a saw
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
tribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A cab, driven by a member of the brotherhood, had crawled slowly after the two men.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The two powerful men lifted the inert body into the vehicle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As soon as the driver saw what had happened, he drove rapidly up.
at the time that
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They locked him in a room adjoining that in which Contraras was presiding over the deliberations of his five trusted lieutenants.
which person or people
From this reading He was partially recovered when they halted at the house where the tribunal of five was sitting to pronounce judgment on the man who had dared to thwart their plans.
