used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
dark-faced
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From this reading The guide was a dark-faced native.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
Ethan
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From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The guide was a dark-faced native.
gurgleverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəl/
flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
and nothing more
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
Lub
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From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The guide was a dark-faced native.
not any; not one
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
Phil
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From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
by chance
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
express in words
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
STRIFEnounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The guide was a dark-faced native.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
communicated in words
From this reading PEACE AFTER STRIFE--CONCLUSION Lub uttered a gurgle to indicate his consternation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ethan and Phil exchanged knowing looks, as though to say it was coming out just as they had figured.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading He waved his hand at the boys, and looked pleased to see them coming to their relief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had evidently been having a hard time of it during that terrible storm, with possibly an hysterical woman on his hands, and no proper shelter.
