used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
canteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading He signed one of the Navahos to use his canteen.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
LennonnounUS /ˈlenən/
English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980)
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
Navahos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He signed one of the Navahos to use his canteen.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He signed one of the Navahos to use his canteen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He signed one of the Navahos to use his canteen.
win a victory over
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
by chance
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
quartnounUS /kwɔːrt/
a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading He signed one of the Navahos to use his canteen.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
trickleverbUS /ˈtrɪkəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading Lennon had feigned unconsciousness in the hope of this result.
the act of using
From this reading He signed one of the Navahos to use his canteen.
victim'snounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
possessive form of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More probably he was moved by the need to keep him alive for further torture.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He permitted a good quart of water to trickle down his parched throat before he showed signs of reviving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ATTACK The trader possibly may have been overcome with admiration for his victim's courage.
