used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
confined by bonds
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
dapperadjectiveUS /ˈdæpər/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
set up or found
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
and nothing more
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
the force of workers available
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
Phil
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From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
cut with a saw
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
express in words
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
express in speech
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading UNWELCOME COMPANIONS The lads indeed found themselves in an awkward predicament.
precisely as stated
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However there was nothing to do but remain silent and inactive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Phil had a great desire to speak to Sydney in English, but he feared this dapper little Filipino might have learned enough of that language to understand what he might say.
a Caucasian
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Phil very much feared that in spite of his cordial words this boyish native had before now guessed the truth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Just the faintest thread really bound them to life, for they saw in the cruel expression in the eyes of the Filipino officer that nothing would delight him so much as to have these white men shot.
