used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "That's better," said Garrison coldly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
cockingverbUS /ˈkɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "That's better," said Garrison coldly.
cravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
don't
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From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
with resolute determination
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
be obedient to
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's better," said Garrison coldly.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
That's
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From this reading "That's better," said Garrison coldly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
Theodore
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From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
push forcefully
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I'm going--for the love of Heaven, look out!" cried the craven suddenly, and he backed toward the stairs in haste.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
except if; if not
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RESCUE BY FORCE Theodore was hesitating, though his father was eager to obey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Step lively, please, and don't attempt the slightest treachery unless you are prepared to pay the price."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Garrison stepped a foot forward and thrust the pistol firmly against the young man's body, cocking the hammer.
