used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He followed him as he turned away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He followed him as he turned away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed him as he turned away.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
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 He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
pillar-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
RESCUEDadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
unusual or striking
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
having come into contact
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He followed him as he turned away.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He knew that the movements of his companion urged him not to arouse any suspicion.
communicated in words
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Our hero took a final view of the pillar-like building and its surroundings.
a message informing of danger
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dave was absorbed in studying the singular being on the roof of the structure, but at a glance he saw a street guard approaching.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading RESCUED The native uttered a low, warning sound, and touched the arm of the young aviator.
