used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The audience surged round Mike and his opponent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading 'That's 'im, Bill!' cried eager voices, indicating Mike.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'That's 'im, Bill!' cried eager voices, indicating Mike.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading 'That's 'im, Bill!' cried eager voices, indicating Mike.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The audience surged round Mike and his opponent.
im
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From this reading 'That's 'im, Bill!' cried eager voices, indicating Mike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading 'That's 'im, Bill!' cried eager voices, indicating Mike.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading The audience surged round Mike and his opponent.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading The audience surged round Mike and his opponent.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The audience surged round Mike and his opponent.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading The audience surged round Mike and his opponent.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
That's
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From this reading 'That's 'im, Bill!' cried eager voices, indicating Mike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
a special situation
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 'That's 'im, Bill!' cried eager voices, indicating Mike.
Waller's
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From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter had scrambled to his feet now, and was looking round for his assailant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr Waller's views on temperance were forgotten in an instant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is one thing which will always distract the attention of a crowd from any speaker, and that is a dispute between two of its units.
