used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
AUNTIEnounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
blackberrynounUS /ˈblækberi/
large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
hold firmly
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
ignominiouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
Josie
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From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
Markle
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From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
the force of workers available
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
motorcyclenounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl/
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
put a saddle on
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
SURPRISINGadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
That's
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From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
tiger-like
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From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SURPRISING STRENGTH OF AUNTIE At a signal from Josie, Markle and his companion were grabbed from behind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
in or at the place that
From this reading “That’s what I get for trusting those stupid men,” muttered Josie as she picked up her bruised and scratched little body from the blackberry bushes where Markle had so ignominiously thrown her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The handcuffs were on the companion in a twinkling but with tiger-like agility and strength Markle slipped from the grasp of the detectives.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a moment’s delay he sprang to the motorcycle, seized Josie by the collar, pulled her from the saddle and hurled her into the bushes by the wayside.
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading He was in the seat and had the machine started before his would-be captors could catch their breath.
