used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A cold draught was blowing in the tunnel exit, but Bud did not move.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A cold draught was blowing in the tunnel exit, but Bud did not move.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A cold draught was blowing in the tunnel exit, but Bud did not move.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading A cold draught was blowing in the tunnel exit, but Bud did not move.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading A cold draught was blowing in the tunnel exit, but Bud did not move.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something seemed to tell him to keep still and wait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
and nothing more
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Something seemed to tell him to keep still and wait.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
set afire or burning
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A cold draught was blowing in the tunnel exit, but Bud did not move.
not any; not one
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Something seemed to tell him to keep still and wait.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something seemed to tell him to keep still and wait.
not in physical motion
From this reading Something seemed to tell him to keep still and wait.
express in words
From this reading Something seemed to tell him to keep still and wait.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could hear men shouting upstairs, as they questioned each other.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
hard to endure
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
on a floor above
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
the act of using
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Something seemed to tell him to keep still and wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE FLAMES Bud knew there was no use of trying to get away just now.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could see that the upstairs was lighted, and he knew that those already outside the tunnel would see that he did not escape in that direction.
