used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
Darrin
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From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
Dave
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From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
command with authority
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't let the fellow get out of sight."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
DUTCHERadjectiveUS /ˈdʌtʃər/
comparative of “dutch” — of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
a boy or man
From this reading "Don't let the fellow get out of sight."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
the act of departing
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
HENnounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
go away from a place
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Don't let the fellow get out of sight."
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Don't let the fellow get out of sight."
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Don't let the fellow get out of sight."
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Don't let the fellow get out of sight."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that direct command Dave Darrin darted around the corner, going fast down the side street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Don't let the fellow get out of sight."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A moment later Dick hove into sight, though some distance to the rear of his now more agile chum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEN DUTCHER IS MODEST For an instant Dave hesitated, reluctant to leave a comrade injured.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Get after him!" ordered young Prescott, rising somewhat slowly.
