used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
(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 At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
Fred
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From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
I'm
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From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
loudestadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdəst/
superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
a particular point in time
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
PushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
with speed
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH A strange feeling of excitement now possessed Fred.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Pushing forward as rapidly as he was able, Fred had not gone far before in his loudest tones he shouted, "I'm coming!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the sound instantly all three of the persons he had seen turned and looked blankly in the direction from which the unexpected hail had come.
which person or people
From this reading He already had recognized George and a moment later was certain that the two Indians who had entered their camp were the ones who now were assisting his friend.
