used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
calibrenoun
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
DISCLOSUREnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
a man of refinement
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
the force of workers available
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
not any; not one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
by chance
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
except for; apart from
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
carry out
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE "Let me try to save the child; it is no more than right that I should be the one to risk his life!"
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Apparently one of the valiant firemen might have been better fitted for this dangerous duty than a gentleman of his calibre.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
in or at the place that
From this reading He managed to elude them, however, and to the astonishment of the three boys in particular, plunged recklessly through the door where vast columns of smoke could be seen pouring forth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possibly some of the men might have laid hands on the stranger and prevented his attempting such a rash act, for with the house so filled with smoke and flame it seemed next door to madness for any one to brave the peril that lay in wait.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack was tempted to follow after the stranger, but the firemen had formed a line in front of the entrance, and by their manner announced that no second fool would be allowed to take his life in his hands by entering that blazing building.
