used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pep was a quick thinker.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Pep instantly challenged.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you want?”
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
how
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From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Pep instantly challenged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
set afire or burning
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
PepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading Pep was a quick thinker.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Pep was a quick thinker.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
express in words
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
thinkernounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading Pep was a quick thinker.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What do you want?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pep was a quick thinker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you want?”
which person or people
From this reading In fact he was not sure that they were not two members of the quartette who had been the object of the visit of the officer from the city.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipated trouble earlier in the night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you want?”
