used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
Alec
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From this reading "Where's the garage, Alec?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
on or to one side
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Never thought we wouldn't be," said the Colonel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Never thought we wouldn't be," said the Colonel.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
GandernounUS /ˈɡændər/
mature male goose
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading "Where's the garage, Alec?"
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
engage in
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never thought we wouldn't be," said the Colonel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Never thought we wouldn't be," said the Colonel.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Never thought we wouldn't be," said the Colonel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
being of use or service
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
usurpers
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From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I did not want to make a scene in The Gander, so waited until we stood in the lane behind the inn before I told them we had been seen.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He wavered, then stepped aside as we strode toward him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After three or four minutes of stuffing useful things into our pockets and a couple of overnight bags, we went downstairs to the ground floor; turning toward the back door, we ran smack into a sentinel of the usurpers.
Where's
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From this reading "Where's the garage, Alec?"
wouldn't
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From this reading "Never thought we wouldn't be," said the Colonel.
