used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
AIMverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading THE LAST MOMENT--"TAKE AIM!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE!"
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST MOMENT--"TAKE AIM!
engage in
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE LAST MOMENT--"TAKE AIM!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
cut with a saw
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
in the near future
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
express in speech
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
carry out
From this reading THE LAST MOMENT--"TAKE AIM!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST MOMENT--"TAKE AIM!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To make a resolve was an easy matter; to carry it out was extremely difficult.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the guards were fully occupied at the gates of the prison, they did not forget Howard, and as soon as they saw him walking toward the exercising prisoners they ordered him back to his place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are not to speak to any one!" cried the captain of the guard.
