used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
barrel-like
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From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
Bas
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From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
Cal
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From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
Caleb
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From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
churlishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
rude and boorish
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
creakedverbUS /kriːkt/
past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
defenselessadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensləs/
lacking protection or support
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
gigantically
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From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
of the present time and place
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
Maggard
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From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
Rowlett
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From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
that is looked for
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
sullennessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
temporizingverbUS /ˈtempəraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “temporize” — draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
unmovingadjective
not in motion
From this reading Cal Maggard lay unmoving as the old man's chair creaked.
unsuspiciousadjective
not suspicious
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To Caleb Harper, serenely unsuspicious, the churlish sullenness of the eyes that resented his intrusion, went unmarked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
which person or people
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He stood with feet wide apart and his magnified shadow falling gigantically across floor and wall--across the bed, too, on which his intended victim lay defenseless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over there with his back turned toward the fire stood Bas Rowlett, his barrel-like chest swelling heavily with that excitement which he sought to conceal.
people who are wounded
From this reading It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance.
