used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GHOST.
highly skilled
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
Fanfar
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From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A GHOST.
Gudel
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From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, and we must have a little talk, but where I know not."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
JawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, and we must have a little talk, but where I know not."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes, and we must have a little talk, but where I know not."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
not any; not one
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
express in words
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I must say that I should like a few hours of rest," said Gudel.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Yes, and we must have a little talk, but where I know not."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
not known
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, and we must have a little talk, but where I know not."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although our two friends had made their escape for the time being, they were by no means in an enviable position, for it must be confessed that midnight on the roof of an unknown house is not very delightful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Iron Jaws and Fanfar had accomplished a miracle of strength and audacity, but what were they to do next?
in or at the place that
From this reading "Yes, and we must have a little talk, but where I know not."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and we must have a little talk, but where I know not."
