used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
Cameron
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From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
ELEVATEDadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
engage in
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
Nat
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From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
Rufus
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From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
make square
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE ELEVATED STATION "Hi, stop that!" roared Rufus Cameron, making a clutch for the document.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Our hero glanced at the paper, to make certain that it was the right one, and then put it in his pocket, and buttoned up his jacket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before he could reach it Nat was at a safe distance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now, Mr. Rufus Cameron, I guess we are square," said Nat, in something a tone of triumph.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You young thief, give me back that document," cried the man, savagely.
