used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
matters of personal concern
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The first impulse of the radio boys was to follow their example.
fast-darkening
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From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first impulse of the radio boys was to follow their example.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The first impulse of the radio boys was to follow their example.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The first impulse of the radio boys was to follow their example.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
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 They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
not any; not one
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
not one, and not any
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
paralysisnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
move hurridly
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading And they knew that in affairs of that kind the ones on the ground were apt to suffer the more severely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew that none of them was responsible for the disaster, and they were of no mind to be sacrificed on behalf of the gang that had attacked them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first impulse of the radio boys was to follow their example.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN A DILEMMA There was a moment of stupor and paralysis as the meaning of the crash dawned upon the radio boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Buck and his crowd had vanished and were footing it up the fast-darkening street at the top of their speed.
