used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading None of this was Peter's business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
Coast'snounUS /koʊsts/
possessive form of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
didn't
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From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
hadn't
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From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
how
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From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
McGuire
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From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of this was Peter's business.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of this was Peter's business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading None of this was Peter's business.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
a special situation
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading None of this was Peter's business.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
wasn't
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From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Peter wasn't at all certain that he had done the right thing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had done what McGuire had asked him to do and had nearly gotten killed for his pains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One event had followed another with such startling rapidity that there hadn't been time to deliberate.
people who are wounded
From this reading Jim Coast was wounded, how badly Peter didn't know, but the obvious duty was to give him first aid and sanctuary until Peter could get a little clearer light on Coast's possibilities for evil.
