used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
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From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
for the reason that
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
Calor
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From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
take in solid food
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
Hartson
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From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would take some time.
jeepnounUS /dʒiːp/
a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
sandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
Scotty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It would take some time.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
carry out
From this reading It would take some time.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Night Patrol The jeep rolled out of Calor on the highway back to the Hot Springs Hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
at the time that
From this reading They had taken time for a sandwich and coffee, because they were not sure when they might eat again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Scotty drove, while Rick relaxed in the seat beside him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hartson Brant and the scientists were at work on detailed analysis of the day's shots.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would take some time.
