Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

in addition

From this reading Some men had also been detailed as stretcher bearers and were in waiting.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some men had also been detailed as stretcher bearers and were in waiting.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Some men had also been detailed as stretcher bearers and were in waiting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Some men had also been detailed as stretcher bearers and were in waiting.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

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From this reading "No. Don't take that accident.

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From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

divisible by two

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

the force of workers available

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

not any; not one

From this reading "No. Don't take that accident.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

above and across; more than

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

unpleasantly

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

done under pressure

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some men had also been detailed as stretcher bearers and were in waiting.

a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

carry out

From this reading "No. Don't take that accident.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

in the direction of

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Shall we film this?" asked one of Russ's helpers, as the former dashed past on his way to help Estelle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some men had also been detailed as stretcher bearers and were in waiting.

sailing barge used especially in East Anglia

From this reading Dr. Wherry was even then waiting in readiness, for it had been feared that this big scene might result painfully, if not dangerously, for more than one.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading A DENIAL OF IDENTITY Confused shouts, cries, and orders echoed over the field, Mr. Pertell, dropping his megaphone, rushed toward the scene of the accident, calling on Russ to follow and yelling back an order to have the stretcher men and the doctor follow him.