used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
(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 “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
AutomaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
Barry
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From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
intentionally conceived
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
Danbazzar
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From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
Danbazzar's
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From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Barry experienced a momentary vague resentment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
a particular point in time
From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Barry experienced a momentary vague resentment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, for a moment, Danbazzar did not move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Barry experienced a momentary vague resentment.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “All right!” cried Barry, and stepped out of the shadow, conscious of an almost ridiculous sense of relief.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Automatically Danbazzar’s hand dropped to his hip, the first intimation Barry had of the fact that he carried arms; then:
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Barry experienced a momentary vague resentment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you doing here!” he demanded--for it was less a question than a demand.
