used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Hurt, David, little giant?" asked Dan.
BIRDMAN
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From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
Boatswain's
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From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
chum's
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From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
Dan
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From this reading "Hurt, David, little giant?" asked Dan.
Danny
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Darrin
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Dave
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From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Hurt, David, little giant?" asked Dan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
divisible by two
From this reading "Not even touched, so far as I know," smiled Darrin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Not even touched, so far as I know," smiled Darrin.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "Hurt, David, little giant?" asked Dan.
GrinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
be the source of pain
From this reading "Hurt, David, little giant?" asked Dan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not even touched, so far as I know," smiled Darrin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
and nothing more
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Not even touched, so far as I know," smiled Darrin.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Hurt, David, little giant?" asked Dan.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
the force of workers available
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not even touched, so far as I know," smiled Darrin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
go across or through
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Not even touched, so far as I know," smiled Darrin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
carry out
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the reports of more than a score of American rifles rang out just as Danny Grin reached his chum's side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
having come into contact
From this reading "Not even touched, so far as I know," smiled Darrin.
UnconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PLAYING BIRDMAN IN WAR Unconsciously Ensign Dave Darrin swayed slightly, so close did the shower of bullets pass him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Boatswain's mate, take a dozen men and leap into that house through the open window!"
