used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “It’s Jim Haley!” he announced.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camp was silent for a moment, then White stood up.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
Elfreda
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From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
HaleynounUS /ˈheɪli/
United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading “It’s Jim Haley!” he announced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
It's
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From this reading “It’s Jim Haley!” he announced.
Jim
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From this reading “It’s Jim Haley!” he announced.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
a particular point in time
From this reading The camp was silent for a moment, then White stood up.
not any; not one
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The camp was silent for a moment, then White stood up.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The camp was silent for a moment, then White stood up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The camp was silent for a moment, then White stood up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “Is he dead?” called Elfreda, getting up to go forward to the visitor’s assistance.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
in or at the place that
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
a Caucasian
From this reading The camp was silent for a moment, then White stood up.
White'snounUS /waɪts/
possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
Wingate
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From this reading A RUDE AWAKENING “Look out!” was White’s warning to Lieutenant Wingate, as the guide sprang forward to the man on the ground.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No. Stay where you are for the present, please.”
