used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are coming."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The tables may be quickly turned upon us."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They are coming."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
gotten under control
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
Hist
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From this reading "Hist!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
Keane
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From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
immediately past
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The tables may be quickly turned upon us."
absolutely essential
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
with speed
From this reading "The tables may be quickly turned upon us."
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "The tables may be quickly turned upon us."
carry out
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are coming."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "The tables may be quickly turned upon us."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The tables may be quickly turned upon us."
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The tables may be quickly turned upon us."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
which person or people
From this reading "We can shoot them as a last resort, if that is necessary," urged Keane, who knew the priceless value of the secrets which this place contained.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Where can we hide?" asked the other, somewhat disappointed, and amazed at the further risks which his companion appeared willing to take in order to gratify an insatiable curiosity.
