used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
avidadjectiveUS /ˈævəd/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
Brierly
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From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
being one more than seven
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
Higginbotham
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From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading McCall and Jimmy left immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading McCall and Jimmy left immediately.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading McCall and Jimmy left immediately.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
McCall
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From this reading McCall and Jimmy left immediately.
the force of workers available
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
a course of conduct
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
red-coatedadjective
used of British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War because of their red coats
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
having a supporting base
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
moving very fast
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
swoopedverbUS /swuːpt/
past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading The avid horde of newspaper men had swooped down on the Higginbotham camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only the fact that they had two red-coated men in the boat enabled the old scientist and his assistant to get near the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The swift boat bearing two police officers picked up Professor Brierly and Matthews.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
in or at the place that
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A path was cleared and the four men went into the living-room where the eight survivors, Jimmy Hale, McCall and as many newspaper men and women as could find standing room were crowded.
