used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
in actual fact
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was to offset this that Thad first of all turned his attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "JUST TURNED AROUND, AND WENT AWAY!"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "JUST TURNED AROUND, AND WENT AWAY!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A collision must be averted at all hazards.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was to offset this that Thad first of all turned his attention.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading A collision must be averted at all hazards.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "JUST TURNED AROUND, AND WENT AWAY!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A collision must be averted at all hazards.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading A collision must be averted at all hazards.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was to offset this that Thad first of all turned his attention.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A collision must be averted at all hazards.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
and nothing more
From this reading "JUST TURNED AROUND, AND WENT AWAY!"
Kracker
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From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
not any; not one
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
offsetverbUS /ɔːfˈset/
compensate for or counterbalance
From this reading It was to offset this that Thad first of all turned his attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
not used up
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
Thad
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From this reading It was to offset this that Thad first of all turned his attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was to offset this that Thad first of all turned his attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "JUST TURNED AROUND, AND WENT AWAY!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
WafflesnounUS /ˈwɑːfəlz/
plural of “waffle” — pancake batter baked in a waffle iron
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly a time for quick thinking, and speedy action, if the boys expected to avoid a tragedy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "JUST TURNED AROUND, AND WENT AWAY!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Naturally enough, Kracker and his one remaining companion, hearing the cries of the fallen Waffles, would think that they were being actually set upon by their enemies, and that no matter what followed, they must fight.
