used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
fearful expectation or anticipation
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either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
ExplorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
He'd
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From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Explorers who dread spiders and snakes prove that heroism is always more heroic to outsiders.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Explorers who dread spiders and snakes prove that heroism is always more heroic to outsiders.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Explorers who dread spiders and snakes prove that heroism is always more heroic to outsiders.
itchverbUS /ɪtʃ/
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Explorers who dread spiders and snakes prove that heroism is always more heroic to outsiders.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
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pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
be shown or be found to be
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rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
not used up
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
scratchingnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
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sneezenounUS /sniːz/
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
spidersnounUS /ˈspaɪdərz/
plural of “spider” — predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then he saw the red spot, and his hand halted, while all desire to sneeze gasped out of him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
sweatingnounUS /ˈswetɪŋ/
the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Explorers who dread spiders and snakes prove that heroism is always more heroic to outsiders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He sat there, five feet seven inches of lean muscle and bronzed skin, sweating and staring, while the blond hair on the back of his neck seemed to stand on end.
there's
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From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
tissuesnounUS /ˈtɪsjuːz/
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Explorers who dread spiders and snakes prove that heroism is always more heroic to outsiders.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
at the time that
From this reading Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed the itch-- Bill Adams was halfway back from Mars when he noticed the red rash on his hands.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He'd been reaching for one of the few remaining tissues to cover a sneeze, while scratching vigorously at the base of his neck.
which person or people
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