used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
in addition
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
Driggs
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From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
Driggs's
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From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
set up or found
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
made afraid
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
a boy or man
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
a particular point in time
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
on one occasion
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading As he hung from Driggs's outstretched hand Dick's foot was just about on a level with one of the fellow's knees.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just at this moment, however, Dick found a chance on which he had been doing some frenzied calculating.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an ugly growl Driggs started in to shake the lad once more.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he was also aroused to a fury of resistance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CONCLUSION At heart young Prescott was frightened enough.
