used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading “How was he acting up to the time you fell asleep?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
in a state of sleep
From this reading “How was he acting up to the time you fell asleep?”
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
for the reason that
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
couldn't
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From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
didn't
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From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
EskimosnounUS /ˈeskəmoʊz/
plural of “eskimo” — a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “How was he acting up to the time you fell asleep?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
How
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From this reading “How was he acting up to the time you fell asleep?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
It's
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From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
Mistak
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From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
MoonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
and nothing more
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
Thalman
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From this reading “I couldn’t stay awake,” Corporal Thalman said bitterly, in explanation of Moonshine Sam’s escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “How was he acting up to the time you fell asleep?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “How was he acting up to the time you fell asleep?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading “I was the only one to stand the watches, because I couldn’t trust any of the Eskimos to stick to their post.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But I thought he wanted to stay with us for protection from the vengeance of Mistak,” Corporal McCarthy said impatiently.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It’s a wonder he didn’t kill me while I was helpless.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How was he acting up to the time you fell asleep?”
