used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
anew
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
not accessible to view
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
at any time
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
a boy or man
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
Joe
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From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
the force of workers available
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
ReleasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Captain Joe looked as if he wanted to finish the job he had begun, but was restrained by Clay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three men were not followed by the boys, for they were too much interested in watching the men on the _Rambler_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
in or at the place that
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
which person or people
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Released from the jaws of the dog in a slightly damaged condition, the man who had been attacked started on a run for the spot where the rowboat had been concealed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next instant he was followed by the two other men, who made many threats as to what they would do to the dog if they ever came upon him again.
wrathfullyadverb
in a wrathful manner
From this reading Blood was streaming down his neck and throat as a result of the attentions of Captain Joe, and the fellow shook his fist wrathfully as he ran.
