used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
Andy
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From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
Brams
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From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
It's
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From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
being perceived or observed
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
Phil
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From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
with speed
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It's the Brams, bag and baggage," replied Phil, staring down through the gathering gloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER Burt Noble blew out the candle quickly, but not until Phil had noticed a keen look of alarm in his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
which person or people
From this reading "What was that?--Who is it?" asked Andy sharply.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Then Burt ran to a window looking down from the front of the building, and Phil darted to the same opening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and, Adam Woods, an officer of the law, is with them."
