used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Look out!” shrilled Loveman, loosening Mary’s arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
Clifford
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From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
and nothing more
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
for more time
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out!” shrilled Loveman, loosening Mary’s arm.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading “Look out!” shrilled Loveman, loosening Mary’s arm.
Loveman
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From this reading “Look out!” shrilled Loveman, loosening Mary’s arm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Look out!” shrilled Loveman, loosening Mary’s arm.
mightilyadverbUS /ˈmaɪtəli/
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
most-desired
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From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
not any; not one
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out!” shrilled Loveman, loosening Mary’s arm.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
shrilled
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From this reading “Look out!” shrilled Loveman, loosening Mary’s arm.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
having a supporting base
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Come on, boys,” Clifford cried, as if to a squad behind him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
unknotted
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From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
unloosened
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From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
which person or people
From this reading He sprang through the curtains, his automatic in his right hand, and swung his left fist mightily just beneath the ear of the unsuspecting Slim Harrison, who went down like a dead man.
belonging to which person
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN OLD FOES GET TOGETHER But Clifford dared wait no longer for his reinforcements--and he dared not shoot, with Mary standing between him and his most-desired target, Bradley.
but in spite of that
From this reading Bradley whirled about, instinctively holding Mary before him, from whose shoulders the unloosened cloak was falling, and from whose face the as yet unknotted veil fell away.
