used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
in addition
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading WELL DONE, SCOUTS!
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
every person
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
set up or found
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
a young female
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
and nothing more
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
motion-picture
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From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading WELL DONE, SCOUTS!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh was glad that he had foreseen just such an emergency as the one that now confronted the motion-picture players.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading WELL DONE, SCOUTS!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
which person or people
From this reading The men who had been inside the building began to come rushing out, some dragging comrades who may have temporarily found themselves unable to walk, owing to the fatigue influenced by their recent terrific efforts, and also the weight of the armor which they were wearing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It afforded him a chance to get busy without wasting any precious time in laying out plans.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Everybody looked alarmed and distressed, and with reason, for it was now seen that the wing where the girl was shut up in that turret room was enveloped in real flames, which, whipped by the rising wind, threatened to consume the whole structure in so far as it consisted of wood made to resemble genuine stone.
