used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
Allston
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From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Only then could he secure the drop on Bud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
Childers
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From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Only then could he secure the drop on Bud.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
a boy or man
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
a young female
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
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 Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
for more time
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
most important element
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
and nothing more
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only then could he secure the drop on Bud.
and nothing more
From this reading Only then could he secure the drop on Bud.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He must be patient a few moments longer and if possible get inside the house.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
Roxie
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From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
cut with a saw
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
get by special effort
From this reading Only then could he secure the drop on Bud.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
having a supporting base
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
required or under orders
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Only then could he secure the drop on Bud.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Allston knew nothing of the floor plan of the shack, but he saw a door leading from the main room to the left of the fireplace and so supposed there must be another entrance in the rear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading He was restrained by his unwillingness at this point to kill and by fear of the consequences, if he attempted merely to cripple the man, that might follow to the girl before he could reach her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
in or at the place that
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Allston, from where he stood outside the shack, had Childers within range, and as he saw the big fellow standing before the shrinking figure of Roxie, he was tempted to shoot.
