used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, you loafers!” he cried.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Come on, you loafers!” he cried.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
divisible by two
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading UPLIFTED HEARTS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
loafersnounUS /ˈloʊfərz/
plural of “loafer” — person who does no work
From this reading “Come on, you loafers!” he cried.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
Ned
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From this reading “He struck Ned!” shouted one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on, you loafers!” he cried.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He struck Ned!” shouted one.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “He struck Ned!” shouted one.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “He struck Ned!” shouted one.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
UPLIFTEDadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading UPLIFTED HEARTS.
in or at the place that
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The fellow seemed to whirl end over end and strike out in the middle of the street, where he lay in a stunned condition, not even appearing to breathe.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Quick as a flash, Frank whirled and faced the others, knowing the fellow’s companions would be sure to attempt to avenge him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Come on, you loafers!” he cried.
