used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
anew
From this reading "HERE WE ARE AGAIN!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "HERE WE ARE AGAIN!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
at any time
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
Fred
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From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "HERE WE ARE AGAIN!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
a boy or man
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
Munson
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From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
on one occasion
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
a human being
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
a strong line
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
in the near future
From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He frequently paused as if resting, and this fact led the lad to feel more hopeful than ever that it was his old friend drawing near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
precisely as stated
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fred Munson, having been deceived once by the Apache climbing up the rope, was not to be caught again in the same way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "HERE WE ARE AGAIN!"
at the time that
From this reading When he became certain that a second person was coming up, he grasped his pistol again, and held himself in readiness to "repel boarders," the very instant they appeared.
whoever
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From this reading It soon became evident that this second person, whoever he was, had a serious time in climbing up the rope.
