used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
anew
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He made me go so that I would be safe!"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He made me go so that I would be safe!"
the act of departing
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
go away from a place
From this reading "I ought not to leave him so!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made me go so that I would be safe!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
reproaching
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From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He made me go so that I would be safe!"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
SHAVEverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I ought not to leave him so!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I ought to stay!" he kept on saying to himself over and over again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
interact in a certain way
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In fact, as he made his way toward the wall, Dick was reproaching himself bitterly.
(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 A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
which person or people
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Probably Dick did not realize that he was really showing a high order of courage in going while Harry remained behind, caught in that cruel trap and practically in the hands of enemies who were most unlikely to treat him well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He made me go so that I would be safe!"
