used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
AimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
(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 heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
terminate
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
don't
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From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
at any time
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
lov'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
non-commissioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
move hurridly
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
not in physical motion
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
well-directed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
which person or people
From this reading “All heaven and earth are still--though not in sleep--” * * * * “Alas! that those who lov’d the most, Forget they ever lov’d at all.”--Byron.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the chimes died away, my father took a pistol from the table, placed another in his breast, and beckoned the soldier whom he had previously selected to attend him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You may expect a rush in front--don’t let that alarm you, the door will defy every effort to break it down.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Aim steadily--one well-directed shot is worth a dozen random ones.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Honest Philip,” said he, addressing the non-commissioned officer, “keep the lads cool, and wait till you hear my signal.
