used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Dougal was captain of the proposed exposure.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
Dougal
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From this reading Dougal was captain of the proposed exposure.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
to come or go into
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Dougal was captain of the proposed exposure.
Fancy's
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From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
foot-ball
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From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
MaximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
MindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
a particular point in time
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
not any; not one
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Dougal was captain of the proposed exposure.
done under pressure
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their plan had been talked over and perfected for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He carried an electric torch and was to choose the proper moment for attack.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dougal was captain of the proposed exposure.
at the time that
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When he flashed the light upon the spirit form and rushed forward to seize the actor, Maxim was to follow at his heels and help, while Starr and Benton "interfered" for him as in a foot-ball game.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mindful of Fancy’s warning, it had been decided to enter the place in two groups and find seats near together, being careful to hold no communication with each other.
