used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
give encouragement to
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
the act of departing
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
held up in the air
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
Margaret
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From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
Ned
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From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
OutfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
having a point
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
with little or no delay
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
any competition
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
look attentively
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
WavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Waving his hand toward the site of the new setting, he lifted high his watch and pointed to Margaret.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are going to time the move, Ned," shouted Margaret above the roar of the engine, showing him her watch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Let us see what the Valley Outfit can do."
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Drawing his watch from his pocket Ned blew the whistle, promptly gaining the attention of the whole gang.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a ringing cheer they accepted the challenge and addressed themselves to the race against time.
