used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
any thing at all
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
ATTACKINGadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
cause to be bored
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
confined by bonds
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
obtain
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
a quick look
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
gruntsnounUS /ɡrʌnts/
plural of “grunt” — the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
a message received and understood
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
not any; not one
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
and nothing more
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
pouchesnounUS /ˈpaʊtʃəz/
plural of “pouch” — a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the remainder of the afternoon the Professor persisted in the effort to gain some information, but not the slightest glimpse of intelligence was extracted.
that is looked for
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
stoicallyadverbUS /ˈstoʊɪkli/
without emotion; in a stoic manner
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
TRIBEnounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
hard to endure
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
at the time that
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A THIRD ATTACKING TRIBE There was no common ground on which to start the mute conversation, and the only replies volunteered by him were occasional grunts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Not a groan escaped his lips when the Professor sought to remove the bullet, but he sat there stoically, and bore it without a sign.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Finally George said: "I wonder if he has anything in those pouches?
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The boys could not help but admire his heroic mien throughout the trying hour, and when the bullet was finally cut out and the wound carefully bound up, it looked as though he tried to thank the Professor for the service.
