AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Then he sprang into vigorous action.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
ERI
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From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
FINDSnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he sprang into vigorous action.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he sprang into vigorous action.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
NURSEverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then he sprang into vigorous action.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he sprang into vigorous action.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAPTAIN ERI FINDS A NURSE For a second, only, Captain Eri stood there motionless, stooping over the body of his friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Then he sprang into vigorous action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no answer and no responsive movement, and the Captain bent his head and listened.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading He dropped upon his knees and, seizing the shoulder of the prostrate figure, shook it gently, whispering, “John!
