used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
bullyingnounUS /ˈbʊliɪŋ/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THREE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
the act of giving
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
haranguingverbUS /hərˈæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
the force of workers available
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
menacinglyadverbUS /ˈmenəsɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
having a point
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
Pooh
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From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
Purlrose
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From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
Ralph
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From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
Ralph's
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From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
SheatheverbUS /ʃiːð/
cover with a protective sheathing
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
slamverbUS /slæm/
close violently
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
a male human offspring
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
having a supporting base
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CHAPTER THREE.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
someone who visits
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
in or at the place that
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "What!" roared Purlrose; and this time he drew his sword fully, and Ralph's bright blade followed suit, glittering, while the captain's looked rusty and dull.
which person or people
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Sheathe your blade, sir," he said sternly, and without paying the least attention to the man's bullying looks, he threw open the door, and pointed to the entrance.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He passed out, giving the door behind him a heavy slam, and marched out to the group standing about the broad steps and road, where father and son could hear him haranguing his men, who immediately burst into an angry yell, and for the most part turned menacingly toward the house.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pooh! put up your sword, Ralph," said Sir Morton, advancing toward their visitor, who began to shrink back.
