used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAFE HOME AT LAST.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
Connie
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From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SAFE HOME AT LAST.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
immediately past
From this reading SAFE HOME AT LAST.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
come together
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
in motion
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
with speed
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading SAFE HOME AT LAST.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
precisely as stated
From this reading He did not stay his fleet steps until he had gained a very quiet street.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, knowing that he was now quite safe, he exchanged his running for a rapid walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
at the time that
From this reading When Harris parted from Sue he ran quickly in his cowardly flight.
which person or people
From this reading He suddenly remembered that he was to meet the detectives, who were moving heaven and earth to get Connie back for him, not later than three o'clock.
