used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
Blanca
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From this reading "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"
with speed
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Move the fire back--there's somebody coming!" he called quickly.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
TRADERnounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was some distance off, but it had a regular beat in it, and when it grew louder he could not doubt that some one was riding fast up the road.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used her name for the first time, and it thrilled him, but he had other things to think about.
Walthew
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From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
at the time that
From this reading THE AMERICAN TRADER Walthew was almost dozing, when he was startled by a sound that came out of the darkness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Blanca, will you give Grahame your pistol?"
