used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BURGLAR.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
speak to
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
a youthful male person
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
BURGLARnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BURGLAR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BURGLAR.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
and nothing more
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
a message informing of danger
From this reading Certainly the intruder had no claim to a warning, but Ben decided to be generous and give him the chance to retire in good order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The burglar was startled, but looking up and seeing only a boy, he took courage, and his native impudence asserted itself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Ben hesitated whether to address the burglar or not before firing the gun.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Accordingly, half leaning out of the window, he called out: “What do you want here?”
