adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Swiftly he decided to slip away into the darkness.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Swiftly he decided to slip away into the darkness.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
Dunn
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From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Swiftly he decided to slip away into the darkness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading Swiftly he decided to slip away into the darkness.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
SwiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Swiftly he decided to slip away into the darkness.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Another voice answered from near by and Dunn scrambled hurriedly to his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading What had happened might be cleared up later when he knew more and was more sure of his ground; at present he must think first, he told himself, of the success of his mission.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading That they were friends of the man he had just overthrown and whose huge bulk lay motionless in the darkness at his feet, seemed plain, and it also seemed plain to him that the moment was not an opportune one for offering explanations.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had but a moment in which to decide what to do, for these new arrivals were coming at a run and would be upon him almost instantly if he stayed where he was.
