used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
make certain of
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
without good reason
From this reading When he reached the trap-door he tapped lightly on it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he reached the trap-door he tapped lightly on it.
on one occasion
From this reading It was raised at once.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
Pariset
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From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
Pariset's
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From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
with speed
From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It was raised at once.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the trap-door he tapped lightly on it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading When he reached the trap-door he tapped lightly on it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Kenneth returned more quickly than he had gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
trap-door
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From this reading When he reached the trap-door he tapped lightly on it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the trap-door he tapped lightly on it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was consumed with a feverish impatience to assure himself of Pariset’s safety.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Pariset had been very confident; but it was at least within the bounds of possibility that, if discovered by the Germans, he might be overpowered before he had time to fire a warning shot.
