used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Let's go along and catch up with him."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
Buddy'snounUS /ˈbʌdiz/
possessive form of “buddy” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Let's go along and catch up with him."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "It's probably some one looking for us," he declared.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
an opposing military force
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
moving swiftly
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
functioningadjectiveUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
performing or able to perform its regular function
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let's go along and catch up with him."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let's go along and catch up with him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
It's
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From this reading "It's probably some one looking for us," he declared.
Jim
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From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's go along and catch up with him."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It's probably some one looking for us," he declared.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "It's probably some one looking for us," he declared.
rationallyadverbUS /ˈræʃənəli/
in a rational manner
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
cut with a saw
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
not in physical motion
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Let's go along and catch up with him."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It's probably some one looking for us," he declared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY APPEARS His Flying Buddy's announcement that he saw some one stealing about the ancient ruin was made in such a startled tone, that Austin, for a moment was deeply mystified.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading For a minute the three stood still, Mills indifferently, but the boys alert and watchful, then suddenly Jim began to think more rationally and he drew a deep breath of relief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had been through such a ghastly experience that their minds were not functioning normally, and both of them were instantly on the alert for additional danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let's go along and catch up with him."
