used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She proved to be in first-class order.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading Then he critically examined her.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading RESCUED FROM DEATH.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Then he critically examined her.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading She proved to be in first-class order.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RESCUED FROM DEATH.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he critically examined her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
established beyond doubt
From this reading She proved to be in first-class order.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
RESCUEDadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading RESCUED FROM DEATH.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He did not stop the stage until she was at a considerable distance from the rendezvous of the bandits.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he critically examined her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having gained his freedom, Jack had raced away with the Terror in order to keep out of danger until he was prepared to defend himself.
