used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEQUAL CONTEST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Richard Dewey paused and confronted him.
CONTESTnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading AN UNEQUAL CONTEST.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading Richard Dewey paused and confronted him.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
Mosely
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From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Richard Dewey paused and confronted him.
precipitatelyadverb
at breakneck speed
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
Richard
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From this reading Richard Dewey paused and confronted him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
UNEQUALadjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading AN UNEQUAL CONTEST.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading A frown was on his face, and he appeared very much in earnest in the question he next asked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
at the time that
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bill Mosely was decidedly startled when the man whom he thought helpless sprang up so suddenly and approached him in a menacing manner.
