Chapter XXXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading INTERVIEWING A BURGLAR.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In an emergency one can think rapidly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

a youthful male person

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading INTERVIEWING A BURGLAR.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In an emergency one can think rapidly.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading In an emergency one can think rapidly.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading This, however, was not his only feeling.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This, however, was not his only feeling.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, was not his only feeling.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading INTERVIEWING A BURGLAR.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In an emergency one can think rapidly.

and nothing more

From this reading This, however, was not his only feeling.

by chance

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

with speed

From this reading In an emergency one can think rapidly.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

cut with a saw

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He felt responsible for the safety of the goods in the store, having been left on guard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In an emergency one can think rapidly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, however, was not his only feeling.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.

at the time that

From this reading VICTOR was not a brave boy, and it must be confessed that he felt dismayed when he saw the burglar, and realized that he was in danger of serious personal injury, perhaps death.