used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
BradburynounUS /ˈbrædberi/
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
divedverbUS /daɪvd/
past form of “dive” — drop steeply
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
eel-like
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From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THEY WORKED OUT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
Lieut
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From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW THEY WORKED OUT.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
Roy
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From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
Roy's
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From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
scoopedverbUS /skuːpt/
past form of “scoop” — take out or up with or as if with a scoop
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
squirmverbUS /skwɜːrm/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THEY WORKED OUT.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
undoubted
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From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
unknown's
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From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Roy made a desperate clutch at the figure as it raced past, evidently fleeing from an unseen peril.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly it bent down and scooped up a handful of sandy gravel and flung the stuff full in Roy's face.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That that peril was Lieut. Bradbury, Roy did not for an instant doubt, as he could hear the officer's shouts in his undoubted voice close at hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy's hands grasped the unknown's collar, but at the same instant, with an eel-like squirm, the figure dived and twisted.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW THEY WORKED OUT.
