used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
in a state of sleep
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
Dionysio
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From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
GUERILLASnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “guerilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
and nothing more
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
a particular point in time
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
OP
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From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
win a victory over
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
prisoner-comrade
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From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
Senoritanoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he soothed her he called loudly for Dionysio, but there was no response.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What on earth--" he began; but just then Senorita dashed up to him in a state of terror, and for the moment demanded his attention.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course, he felt certain that he had only closed his eyes for a minute; but in that minute something dreadful, for which he was responsible, had happened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE HANDS OP SPANISH GUERILLAS In addition to his alarm, Ridge was overcome with a guilty knowledge of having fallen asleep while on guard.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He had no idea what it was, but imagined the worst, and was greatly relieved to hear the voice of his prisoner-comrade at his side.
