used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
Dane'snounUS /deɪnz/
possessive form of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
let fall to the ground
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
not accessible to view
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mouth snapped shut, his jaw tightened.
HOVAN
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From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His mouth snapped shut, his jaw tightened.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
MEDICnounUS /ˈmedɪk/
any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His mouth snapped shut, his jaw tightened.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
and nothing more
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
a course of conduct
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
with speed
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
REPORTSnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading His mouth snapped shut, his jaw tightened.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading His mouth snapped shut, his jaw tightened.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
steadyingadjective
causing to become steady
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading His mouth snapped shut, his jaw tightened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dane paused as if the pace was too much for an injured man.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
precisely as stated
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MEDIC HOVAN REPORTS Fortunately the path out of the straggling town was a twisted one and in a very short space they were hidden from view.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What--?"
at the time that
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Medic put out a steadying hand, only to drop it quickly when he saw the weapon which had appeared in Dane's grip.
