used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
brawadjective
brightly colored and showy
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
the act of burning something
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
COURTESIESnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
set up or found
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
a boy or man
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
lassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
a particular point in time
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
precisely as stated
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But she was a plucky lass, and now it is time for us to be looking for cover."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
which person or people
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jones now rapped very gently on the door; it swung open as if he was expected, and a moment later we found ourselves heartily welcomed by an old Quaker lady in a little room with a bright fire burning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I thought thee would come, Brother Jones," said she, "and who is this braw lad thou hast brought with thee?"
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He turned down a narrow, quiet street until we came to a house set somewhat back in the yard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES "A narrow escape that for you, Lieutenant," said Jones.
