used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
react verbally
From this reading We did not answer, nor did he seem to expect us to answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
couldn't
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From this reading "Why couldn't you stop when I waved to you?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not answer, nor did he seem to expect us to answer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading We did not answer, nor did he seem to expect us to answer.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "You young fools," he said, not unkindly.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
GORSE-BUSHES
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From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You young fools," he said, not unkindly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why couldn't you stop when I waved to you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
and nothing more
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We did not answer, nor did he seem to expect us to answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You young fools," he said, not unkindly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You young fools," he said, not unkindly.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We did not answer, nor did he seem to expect us to answer.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Why couldn't you stop when I waved to you?"
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He just swung us round with our faces from the house, and hurried us, at a smart run, down the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
unkindlyadjective
lacking in sympathy and kindness
From this reading "You young fools," he said, not unkindly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading "Why couldn't you stop when I waved to you?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We did not answer, nor did he seem to expect us to answer.
at the time that
From this reading "Why couldn't you stop when I waved to you?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why couldn't you stop when I waved to you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HUT IN THE GORSE-BUSHES The man was on us in three strides, with his hand on our collars, frightening us out of any power to struggle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You young fools," he said, not unkindly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You young fools," he said, not unkindly.
