used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
eagerly desirous
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Quickly Blake put out his hand and held Joe back.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" came the sharp demand.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "What's the matter?" came the sharp demand.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
divisible by two
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Quickly Blake put out his hand and held Joe back.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Quickly Blake put out his hand and held Joe back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
Joe
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From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
engage in
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" came the sharp demand.
a particular point in time
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Quickly Blake put out his hand and held Joe back.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Quickly Blake put out his hand and held Joe back.
with speed
From this reading Quickly Blake put out his hand and held Joe back.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "What's the matter?" came the sharp demand.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
express in speech
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I'll show him!" exclaimed Blake's chum and partner, and this served to make Blake himself aware of the danger of acting too hastily.
under normal conditions
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS For a moment even Blake, cool as he usually was, seemed to lose his head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" came the sharp demand.
at the time that
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He started in the direction of the Frenchman, against whom their suspicions were directed, thinking to speak to him, when Joe sprang from his chair.
