used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE POLICE.
anew
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "First blood for the Freshman.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE POLICE.
Codfishnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First blood for the Freshman.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "First blood for the Freshman.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
FreshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading "First blood for the Freshman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE POLICE.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
cut with a saw
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE POLICE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
in or at the place that
From this reading His eyes wandered again to where Frank and Turner were wedged in the crowd, almost speechless at what they saw before them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both principals were now in their corners being fanned with towels and put in shape for the second bout which was to follow immediately, for there were three in each event as the Codfish learned to his sorrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE POLICE.
WownounUS /waʊ/
a joke that seems extremely funny
From this reading Wow!!"
