used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why were the men of both factions quietly looking on while a big burly drunkard dragged a child around the street by the hair?
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why were the men of both factions quietly looking on while a big burly drunkard dragged a child around the street by the hair?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Why were the men of both factions quietly looking on while a big burly drunkard dragged a child around the street by the hair?
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
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showing who or what does the action
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a young person of either sex
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
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drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
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past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
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gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
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a young female
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
the force of workers available
From this reading Why were the men of both factions quietly looking on while a big burly drunkard dragged a child around the street by the hair?
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
MorgansnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
plural of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she was a Wait why had not the rest of the gang protected her?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
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with low volume
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free from harm or evil
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not move; be in a resting position
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SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she was a Wait why had not the rest of the gang protected her?
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started.
not in physical motion
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
unchallengedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading If the girl was a Morgan why had the Morgans let such an act go unchallenged?
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading If she was a Wait why had not the rest of the gang protected her?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
From this reading SCOTT MAKES ANOTHER RESCUE When Scott entered the hotel he was still thinking what it could all mean.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why were the men of both factions quietly looking on while a big burly drunkard dragged a child around the street by the hair?
