used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
(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 He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I’m on my way home,” answered Nat, innocently enough.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where are you going?”
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
BREWSTER
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From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I’m on my way home,” answered Nat, innocently enough.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
the act of departing
From this reading “Where are you going?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I’m on my way home,” answered Nat, innocently enough.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m on my way home,” answered Nat, innocently enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading “I’m on my way home,” answered Nat, innocently enough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
a boy or man
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
NAT
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From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’m on my way home,” answered Nat, innocently enough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
puffyadjectiveUS /ˈpʌfi/
being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
REVEREverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading NAT BREWSTER IS TAKEN BY FOES AND PAUL REVERE BEGINS HIS MIDNIGHT RIDE Nat gazed up in assumed astonishment at the two excited faces that bent over him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that the dwarf was safely away, and all his native coolness returned to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I’m on my way home,” answered Nat, innocently enough.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What now, my lad?” demanded one of the horsemen, a puffy faced captain of light infantry.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are you going?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where are you going?”
