used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
APACHESnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
Darrin
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From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
Dave
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From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
greatly pleased
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
don't
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From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
Gortchky
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From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
Gortchky's
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From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
how
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From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
I'm
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From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
I've
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From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
near-by
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From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
not any; not one
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
compacted by ironing
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
push forcefully
From this reading "SEEING" THE PARIS APACHES Like a flash Darrin thrust the paper into one of his own pockets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
arousing affect
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned, darting into a near-by doorway dark enough to conceal him from Gortchky's eyes, if he should look in that direction.
except if; if not
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Touching the door accidentally with the hand that rested behind his back, Dave was delighted to feel it swing slightly open.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "I don't want Gortchky, however, to know I'm watching him, and I don't want to lose this precious paper any more than he does."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I've no reason for fearing an encounter with Gortchky, unless he knows how to summon the murderous Apaches to his aid," Dave told himself as he pressed back as far as he could into his hiding place.
