used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I walked away slowly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
crouchverbUS /kraʊtʃ/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I walked away slowly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
of great significance or value
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
Lois
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From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
muscle-headed
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From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I walked away slowly.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
thighsnounUS /θaɪz/
plural of “thigh” — the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He turned his back on me and began to do a series of leg exercises, squatting and jumping erect, thick thighs stretching the pants of his uniform each time he dropped into the crouch.
vouchverbUS /vaʊtʃ/
give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked away slowly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The momentary irritation I felt over the open contempt shown by a muscle-headed athlete was not important.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if his statement about being with Helen Darrow could be believed, it was highly significant.
Worthington
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From this reading It meant that they could vouch for each other, providing that they were together at the time Lois Worthington was killed.
