used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
(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 All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Moustafa, unharmed but helpless, was handcuffed in another chair.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moustafa, unharmed but helpless, was handcuffed in another chair.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
Cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Moustafa, unharmed but helpless, was handcuffed in another chair.
without stop or interruption
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
didn't
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From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
apart from; not including
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Moustafa, unharmed but helpless, was handcuffed in another chair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
Moustafa
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From this reading Moustafa, unharmed but helpless, was handcuffed in another chair.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
not any; not one
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
Scotty
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From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
thighnounUS /θaɪ/
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Moustafa, unharmed but helpless, was handcuffed in another chair.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The Cat's Secret The tape machines ran unnoticed, except for an occasional glance from Rick and Scotty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moustafa, unharmed but helpless, was handcuffed in another chair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rick hoped that if they came from intelligent beings, they were of a kind that didn't get involved in gang fights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All through the fight the signals had continued, with no one paying any attention.
Youssef
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From this reading Next to him, bandages around one thigh, Youssef sat, his hands handcuffed together in his lap.
