used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
highly skilled
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
make calm or still
From this reading He spoke now with measured calm.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
coweringverbUS /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Do you remember what day this is?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you remember what day this is?
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading The eleventh of October.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
an opposing military force
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you remember what day this is?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
and nothing more
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
Manuel
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From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading He spoke now with measured calm.
a particular point in time
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He spoke now with measured calm.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The eleventh of October.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Do you remember what day this is?
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke now with measured calm.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Do you remember what day this is?
Thurston
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From this reading FOR a few moments Don Manuel contemplated the cowering figure of Ben Thurston in contemptuous silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Do you remember what day this is?
in the company of; together with
From this reading His end was accomplished; his enemy was in his power; like the cat with the mouse just a few inches from its paw, he could strike at any moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you remember what day this is?
