used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
blanchedadjective
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
Dragoons
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From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
divisible by two
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
for more time
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
not any; not one
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
only a very short time before
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this occasion it did not seem that there was the smallest chance of escape.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
SwampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
a special situation
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The Swamp Dragoons and the man in the tree thought so, and looked down at him with blanched cheeks.
hard to endure
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
at the time that
From this reading Mark often grew pale in trying situations, and sometimes seemed utterly powerless to lift hand or foot, but when the decisive moment came, and action could be no longer delayed, he moved with a promptness and celerity that was astonishing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
which person or people
From this reading In this, he was a good deal like Sandy, who could scarcely be induced to move one step faster than his ordinary gait even under the most exciting circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
wrestlernounUS /ˈresələr/
combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading If there was any thing for which Mark was noted, besides his skill as a wrestler, it was the coolness and deliberation with which he acted in times of danger.
