used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
Andy
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From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS MORTON'S TROUBLES "Whew!
MORTON'SnounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading MISS MORTON'S TROUBLES "Whew!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
Platt
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From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
cut with a saw
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
carry out
From this reading "I guess Frank can take care of himself," said Andy calmly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading MISS MORTON'S TROUBLES "Whew!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Ward Platt looked as if he wanted to take a hand in the hostilities himself, now that someone had started them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
Whew
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From this reading MISS MORTON'S TROUBLES "Whew!
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eyes were bright with anticipation, and he clenched his fists as if ready for the fray.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now you have done it!" gasped Jack, as he saw the bully go to earth.
