used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
move towards
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
BarstownounUS /ˈbɑːrstoʊ/
a town in southeastern California
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
BrinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was broad daylight.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was broad daylight.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
Donaldson
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From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Donaldson stared at him and he stared at Donaldson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was broad daylight.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
fasten with a lock
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Donaldson stared at him and he stared at Donaldson.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Before he had fully recovered his senses the door swung open, and Barstow, tanned and ruddy, burst in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Donaldson sprang up he heard the brisk approach of footsteps, and the next second a key fumbling in the lock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _On the Brink_ Donaldson was aroused by the dog which was at the door barking excitedly.
