used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUARTERED ON A HAYMOW.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The race was an exciting one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
Brede
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From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
Brede's
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From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
BrightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
Brightly's
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From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The race was an exciting one.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
HAYMOWnoun
a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation
From this reading QUARTERED ON A HAYMOW.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading QUARTERED ON A HAYMOW.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The race was an exciting one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
QUARTERED
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From this reading QUARTERED ON A HAYMOW.
any competition
From this reading The race was an exciting one.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The race was an exciting one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading At the edge of the platform Brede tripped and fell, with Brightly so close behind that he stumbled involuntarily over the captain’s prostrate body.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In an instant both boys were up and facing each other, Brightly’s face pale with excitement and determination, and Brede’s distorted with fear and anger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The race was an exciting one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
which person or people
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The people who crowded the platform of the station looked on with interest, supposing that both boys were running to catch the train.
