used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I--I am," faltered the younger of the two men.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Which one of you is Mr. Duncan?" he asked, eagerly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Which one of you is Mr. Duncan?" he asked, eagerly.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "I--I am," faltered the younger of the two men.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The lad rushed forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--I am," faltered the younger of the two men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Which one of you is Mr. Duncan?" he asked, eagerly.
Joe
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From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
and nothing more
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
a boy or man
From this reading The lad rushed forward.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Which one of you is Mr. Duncan?" he asked, eagerly.
Nate
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From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Which one of you is Mr. Duncan?" he asked, eagerly.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
done under pressure
From this reading The lad rushed forward.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
having a supporting base
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
stimulantsnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnts/
plural of “stimulant” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
in or at the place that
From this reading A NEW QUEST From where he was standing by a group of the rescued sailors, Joe Duncan heard what the lighthouse keeper said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which one of you is Mr. Duncan?" he asked, eagerly.
which person or people
From this reading "Nate Duncan!" he repeated, as he gazed at the two men, who were just beginning to revive under the application of stimulants.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Which one of you is Mr. Duncan?" he asked, eagerly.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "I--I am," faltered the younger of the two men.
