used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED He whirled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
Arlee
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From this reading "A man--a hand----" Arlee gasped incoherently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Burroughs!" ejaculated Billy.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading "Burroughs!" ejaculated Billy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
ejaculated
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From this reading "Burroughs!" ejaculated Billy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED He whirled.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "A man--a hand----" Arlee gasped incoherently.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "A man--a hand----" Arlee gasped incoherently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED He whirled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED He whirled.
incoherentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəntli/
in an incoherent manner
From this reading "A man--a hand----" Arlee gasped incoherently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man--a hand----" Arlee gasped incoherently.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED He whirled.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Good Lord, what is it?" said a voice so near at hand that both were startled.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED He whirled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll fire!" he warned, staring into the dark, but his eyes, dazed with the sun, discerned nothing, and in utter ignorance he faced the black possibilities.
