used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
cholericadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːlərɪk/
easily moved to anger
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
the organ of sight
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
hell'snounUS /helz/
possessive form of “hell” — any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
jerkingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ/
an abrupt spasmodic movement
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “What in hell's the matter?” repeated the latter violently.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
not any; not one
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
Orde
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From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
with speed
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
recurring again and again
From this reading “What in hell's the matter?” repeated the latter violently.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
in the near future
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
sun-reddened
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From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
precisely as stated
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
in a violent manner
From this reading “What in hell's the matter?” repeated the latter violently.
we'd
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From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This soon defined itself as a tall, sun-reddened, very blond individual with a choleric blue eye.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “What in hell's the matter here?” he yelled, as soon as he came within hearing distance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Told you we'd have Johnson on our necks,” he remarked, jerking his thumb up river toward a rapidly approaching figure.
