used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading And the rescuer looked down at West in simple amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
lacking funds
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And the rescuer looked down at West in simple amusement.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Thanks," gasped West at length.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
hadn't
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From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
I'd
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From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
and nothing more
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Thanks," gasped West at length.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And the rescuer looked down at West in simple amusement.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
OUTFIELDnounUS /ˈaʊtfiːld/
the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
From this reading OUTFIELD WEST.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading And the rescuer looked down at West in simple amusement.
express in speech
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Thanks," gasped West at length.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And the rescuer looked down at West in simple amusement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading OUTFIELD WEST.
at the time that
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was several moments before West recovered his breath enough to speak, during which time he sat and gazed at his rescuer in amazement not unmixed with curiosity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose I'd have broke my silly neck if you hadn't given me a hand just when you did."
