used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
air-raid
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From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We shall be quite safe here."
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading He knew that he was not behaving with the maximum of sagacity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
CHILD'SnounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
Christine
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From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
grill-rooms
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From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We shall be quite safe here."
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
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 He knew that he was not behaving with the maximum of sagacity.
immediately past
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading He knew that he was not behaving with the maximum of sagacity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We shall be quite safe here."
refugesnounUS /reˈfjuːdʒɪz/
plural of “refuge” — a safe place
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading We shall be quite safe here."
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading He knew that he was not behaving with the maximum of sagacity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall be quite safe here."
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in that last phrase he had now confessed to her the existence of an air-raid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall be quite safe here."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
in or at the place that
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that he was not behaving with the maximum of sagacity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were, for example, hotels with subterranean grill-rooms close by, and there were similar refuges where danger would be less than in the street, though the street was narrow and might be compared to a trench.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
ZeppelinnounUS /ˈzepɪlɪn/
German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
From this reading THE CHILD'S ARM "You see," he said to Christine, "it was not a Zeppelin....
