used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
acridadjectiveUS /ˈæk.rɪd/
Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Bob grasped one of Tully’s wrists and checked the pulse beat.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading His companion’s breathing was slow and distinctly labored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Bob grasped one of Tully’s wrists and checked the pulse beat.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
companion's
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From this reading His companion’s breathing was slow and distinctly labored.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
recognizable; marked
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading His companion’s breathing was slow and distinctly labored.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Bob grasped one of Tully’s wrists and checked the pulse beat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading His companion’s breathing was slow and distinctly labored.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
held up in the air
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Bob grasped one of Tully’s wrists and checked the pulse beat.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading His companion’s breathing was slow and distinctly labored.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
TullynounUS /ˈtʌli/
a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC)
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
Tully's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading His knowledge of first aid was somewhat limited, but the steadiness of the pulse count reassured him and he decided that Tully had probably fallen victim to a sudden fainting attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tully’s collapse came so suddenly that Bob was unable to check his fall to the floor, but he leaned down almost instantly and lifted Tully back on one of the benches.
whiffnounUS /wɪf/
a short light gust of air
From this reading Bob’s face was close to Tully’s and he caught a whiff of an acrid smell on Tully’s breath.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Bob grasped one of Tully’s wrists and checked the pulse beat.
