used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "They'd have done for us in another half-minute.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
CravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
don't
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From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
Donald
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From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "They'd have done for us in another half-minute.
Dr
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From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They'd have done for us in another half-minute.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad you came," was the simple reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
half-minute
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From this reading "They'd have done for us in another half-minute.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They'd have done for us in another half-minute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
I'm
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From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
a boy or man
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
hear with intention
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
mustn't
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From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
RENUNCIATIONnounUS /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I'm glad you came," was the simple reply.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
Seguis
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From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
shed-tent
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From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "I'm glad you came," was the simple reply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
express in words
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
They'd
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From this reading "They'd have done for us in another half-minute.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
hard to endure
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They'd have done for us in another half-minute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm glad you came," was the simple reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
at the time that
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Dr. Craven says you mustn't talk for a bit, but you can listen while I tell you.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I don't see why Seguis threw away so many lives trying to capture that fort."
the words that are spoken
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading RENUNCIATION "I'm proud of you, lad," were the first words that Donald recognized when he came to himself in the little shed-tent that quick hands had erected.
