used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
BoxernounUS /ˈbɑːksər/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
traveling across
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
Dr
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From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He knew he was in good form, for he had not neglected practice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He knew he was in good form, for he had not neglected practice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew he was in good form, for he had not neglected practice.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
I'll
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From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew he was in good form, for he had not neglected practice.
immediately past
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He knew he was in good form, for he had not neglected practice.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew he was in good form, for he had not neglected practice.
a brief written record
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He knew he was in good form, for he had not neglected practice.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
Sid
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From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If I can catch the next car," he thought, "I'll be in time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his pocket was a note from Dr. Churchill, restoring him to all his rights and privileges.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A PERILOUS CROSSING Sid hurried on, his thoughts in a wild tumult.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Sid had asked for it, lest Boxer Hall protest his entrance into the game at the last minute, for Sid was fully determined to play, and help his team to win.
