used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNWELCOME COMRADE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
BarrownounUS /ˈbæroʊ/
the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
COMRADEnounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AN UNWELCOME COMRADE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
an opposing military force
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
divisible by two
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
GrindernounUS /ˈɡraɪndər/
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
He's
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From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
by chance
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
in the near future
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading "It is easy to see he is half frozen--and maybe starved."
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though Jasper Grinder was an enemy, he could not help but feel sorry for the man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading AN UNWELCOME COMRADE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "He's in a bad way, that's certain," was Dick's comment, as he surveyed the prostrate form.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must get him up to our shelter as soon as possible," replied John Barrow.
