used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
anew
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
in a state of sleep
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
Elting
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
the act of giving
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
Harriet
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From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
hushes
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From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
JanusnounUS /ˈdʒeɪnəs/
(Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thave me!" screamed Tommy Thompson.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
not any; not one
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
by chance
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
with speed
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Thave me!" screamed Tommy Thompson.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE "Quick, girls!" shouted Miss Elting.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
express in speech
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
Thave
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From this reading "Thave me!" screamed Tommy Thompson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading "Thave me!" screamed Tommy Thompson.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harriet opened her eyes in time to see Janus running rapidly from the camp, firing his revolver at every jump.
Tommy
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From this reading "Thave me!" screamed Tommy Thompson.
a message informing of danger
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his second shout of warning he was not heard to speak again.
at the time that
From this reading For a moment or so they could hear him crashing through the hushes, now and then firing his revolver, probably when he caught sight of the man he was pursuing, the intruder having no doubt returned, perhaps hoping to be able to catch the camp asleep, thus giving him an opportunity to recover his rifle.
