used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE MEN OF BLOOD.
exhale hard
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
divisible by two
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
Lhut
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From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MEN OF BLOOD.
not in physical motion
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEN OF BLOOD.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
move hurridly
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEN OF BLOOD.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As they drew nearer they could see through the dusk that it was not indeed a line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
in the direction of
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A silent and motionless officer stood out some twenty paces in front of his silent and motionless men.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So unexpected was the blow that even De Lhut, hardened from his childhood to every shock and danger, stood shaken and dismayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, with an oath, he ran at the top of his speed towards the line of figures, his companions following at his heels.
