used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
bomb-proof
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From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
bystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She received the news of Kirk’s outbreak with composure.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No explosion in her neighbourhood could shake her.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
Delane
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From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
DinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
explodesverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊdz/
third-person singular of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading No explosion in her neighbourhood could shake her.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No explosion in her neighbourhood could shake her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
Kirk'snounUS /kɜːrks/
possessive form of “kirk” — a Scottish church
From this reading She received the news of Kirk’s outbreak with composure.
Lora
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From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading No explosion in her neighbourhood could shake her.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She received the news of Kirk’s outbreak with composure.
not any; not one
From this reading No explosion in her neighbourhood could shake her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
others
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From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading She received the news of Kirk’s outbreak with composure.
a human being
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Of the others who might have been affected, Mrs. Lora Delane Porter was bomb-proof.
powder-magazine
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From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received the news of Kirk’s outbreak with composure.
RescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading No explosion in her neighbourhood could shake her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received the news of Kirk’s outbreak with composure.
Steve
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From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
at the time that
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
which person or people
From this reading Steve to the Rescue It is an unfortunate fact that, when a powder-magazine explodes, the damage is not confined to the person who struck the match, but extends to the innocent bystanders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She received the news of Kirk’s outbreak with composure.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading In the present case it was Steve Dingle who sustained the worst injuries.
