used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading But a most astonishing thing happened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BIG RUBY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a most astonishing thing happened.
being joined in close association
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
a boy or man
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But a most astonishing thing happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
I've
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From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But a most astonishing thing happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
on one occasion
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
RUBYnounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE BIG RUBY.
Rushmere
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From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIG RUBY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
a special situation
From this reading But a most astonishing thing happened.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An instant conviction had darted into Jack's mind that these things were connected, and that this man knew something of his father's disappearance.
which person or people
From this reading Jack had known the fellow at once, had recognised him instantly as the small, dark man who had stood in front of him upon Rushmere Heath and demanded that he should produce his father's letter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've got you this time," cried Jack, and was upon him in a second.
