used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
anew
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
placed crosswise
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
Huy
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From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
a particular point in time
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
on one occasion
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
by chance
From this reading And perhaps that saved them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
Ridder
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From this reading Ridder had been asleep and he did not arouse himself fully at first.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading And perhaps that saved them.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
SHAVEverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
a special situation
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He did fire after them once but his aim was bad, and before he could fire again they had leaped a hedge and dropped out of his sight into a sunken road that crossed the fields parallel to the course they were taking toward the river road to Huy.
at the time that
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE Blind instinct sent them both running, though a moment of reflection would have told them that to run was the worst thing they could have done.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They had a good start and Ridder was fifty yards behind them when they reached the shelter of the road.
