used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading It was time he were acting.
anew
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
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 AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
come together
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
Phil
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From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Listening, Phil believed he could catch the sound of half suppressed breathing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was time he were acting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
Tony
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From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
hard to endure
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
UNINVITEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the fumbling began again, as though a body were being drawn under the canvas curtain.
which person or people
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST Phil knew that Tony must have discovered this significant movement, and believed it his duty to arouse the one who might be depended on to meet the situation.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Could it be some wild animal that was trying to get in at their provisions?
