used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
any thing at all
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
for the reason that
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
a young female
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You imagine----" "I imagine nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
and nothing more
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
go across or through
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
and nothing more
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
supineadjectiveUS /səˈpaɪn/
lying face upward
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
to-night
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From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
precisely as stated
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Every minute we allow to pass in inaction only brings the danger nearer."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I simply know that one of these girls has in her possession the means of terminating life in an instant; that the girl so having it is not happy; and that if anything happens to-night it will be because we rested supine in the face of a very real and possible danger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are losing time," was his simple comment.
