used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fight was fierce but short.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
CHANGINGadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading CHANGING THE RECORD.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
drill-hall
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From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The fight was fierce but short.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The fight was fierce but short.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
obtain
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
hold firmly
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
Harple
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From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
a particular point in time
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading CHANGING THE RECORD.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The fight was fierce but short.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGING THE RECORD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
hard to endure
From this reading “Bright!” he called, kneeling above them, and trying to gain a new hold, “Bright, for goodness’ sake!”
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fight was fierce but short.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Harple entered the drill-hall from the stairway, stood for a moment in terrified astonishment, and then pushed his way violently through the crowd to the enraged combatants.
wrestlernounUS /ˈresələr/
combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading “Stop this!” he cried, laying a firm hand on each wrestler; but in an instant they had broken from his grasp, and fell, struggling, panting, and still fighting, to the floor.
