used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
BRUTALadjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Perhaps they’ve killed him!”
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “Oh, hurry, hurry!” she urged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
Jim
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From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
Joe
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From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “Perhaps they’ve killed him!”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
Mabel
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From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
the force of workers available
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
a particular point in time
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
not any; not one
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, hurry, hurry!” she urged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps they’ve killed him!”
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
Reggie
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From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, hurry, hurry!” she urged.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
not in physical motion
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
they've
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From this reading “Perhaps they’ve killed him!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “Oh, hurry, hurry!” she urged.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BRUTAL ACT There was a shout from the men and a scream of terror from Mabel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joe and Jim were out of the car like a flash and ran to the side of the victim.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Reggie needed no urging, and in a moment more they had come within a few feet of the figure that still lay without motion or any sign of life.
