used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What happened, Murky?” he demanded.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
with resolute determination
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
brought together in one place
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “What happened, Murky?” he demanded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
and nothing more
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
long-bladed
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From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
millingnounUS /ˈmɪlɪŋ/
corrugated edge of a coin
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
a particular point in time
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
MurkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
Nichols
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From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
scarlet-coated
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From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The scarlet-coated form of Corporal Rand advanced through the milling throng and a moment later, just as the three boys came hurrying up, the policeman helped Nichols to a chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An excited shout from Sandy drew Dick’s attention as he clambered to his feet.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
vociferousadjectiveUS /voʊˈsɪfərəs/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What happened, Murky?” he demanded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The face of the prospector was deathly pale, as he stood, one hand clutching the counter, the other gripping firmly a long-bladed hunting knife, which he held up for the inspection of the crowd.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading At the opposite end of the trading room a gesticulating, wildly vociferous crowd had gathered about the drooping figure of Murky Nichols.
