used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
BREAKDOWNnounUS /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
Cameron
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From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The tires!" cried Paul, with sudden thought.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
someone who is a detective
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
injuringverbUS /ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
Innis
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From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
the force of workers available
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
a particular point in time
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
and nothing more
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "The tires!" cried Paul, with sudden thought.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "The tires!" cried Paul, with sudden thought.
believed likely
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
moving very fast
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
they're
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From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
a special situation
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading "The tires!" cried Paul, with sudden thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
hard to endure
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BREAKDOWN Each one of Dick's chums said, afterward, that he thought the same thing at the moment Mr. Cameron made his statement--that the affair was more desperate than they had at first suspected.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading True, the men racing after them in the swift car might only be trying to attract their attention by the firing of revolver shots, but, knowing what he did, Dick was more inclined to think that it was done with the intention of injuring some one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you really think they're shooting at us?" asked Innis.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Well, not so much at us, as at our car," said the young engineer.
