AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
Hal
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From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, like many men of his kind, he had a certain manner of concealing his nervousness, and he now followed Hal coolly enough.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "A quick dash--and a fight if necessary," he declared.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
SAFEadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading SAFE.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Stubbs had agreed, peaceful man though he was; and although Hal did not know it, the little man was literally shaking in his boots.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As Hal and Anthony Stubbs approached the tent in which Chester and Colonel Anderson had been so recently confined, they discussed their plan of action; and after several plans had been advanced and rejected, Hal decided that caution must be thrown to the winds.
