used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
Christina
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From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HER father did it!
increase twofold
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HER father did it!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER father did it!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HER father did it!
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
except for; apart from
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
ShineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Dick continued to repeat these words as he procured candles and prepared himself for a journey into the deep mines.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was conscious of a double duty; he must rescue Harry Hardy from the rising waters and save the father of Christina Shine from a terrible crime, and yet he went about his task as if moved by an external impulse.
