used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I believe they are friends.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe they are friends.
cause to be bored
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I believe they are friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe they are friends.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
MeetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
a particular point in time
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a shot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
others
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From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Not a shot.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Stop!" he shouted.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop!" he shouted.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
Tomkins's
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From this reading He had already arrested Tomkins's intention of firing on them, and now peremptorily restrained the others.
in the direction of
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
a Caucasian
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
showing curiosity
From this reading Jim Meets with a Surprise It was an exciting and an anxious moment for Jim and his comrades as they saw the strangers bounding towards them, and for one brief instant our hero hesitated, wondering whether he ought to respect the white flag which the leader of this new band bore.
