used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “An attack,” gasped Jack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “An attack,” gasped Jack.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t stop to finish dressing.”
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Don’t stop to finish dressing.”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Don’t stop to finish dressing.”
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “An attack,” gasped Jack.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “An attack,” gasped Jack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
ShirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
a particular situation
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Don’t stop to finish dressing.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
unlacedadjective
with laces not tied
From this reading Shirt flapping out over his trousers, shoes unlaced, Frank frantically buckled on his revolver and cartridge belt, seized his rifle and started on a dead run through the trees.
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From this reading “And we’re not there to help old Bob,” cried Frank, in an agony of apprehension.
