Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

divisible by two

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

make flat or flatter

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

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From this reading "Gato, you treacherous scoundrel!"

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Read roared, in Spanish.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Read roared, in Spanish.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "Gato, you treacherous scoundrel!"

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Read roared, in Spanish.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

comparative of “straight” — successive (without a break)

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

male cat

From this reading NICOLAS DOES AN ERRAND Tom did not follow the advice to flatten himself on the ground.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading "Gato, you treacherous scoundrel!"

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Instead, he stood straighter--even rose on his toes and stared in the direction whence he judged the shot to have come.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Gato, you treacherous scoundrel!"

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Do you call yourself a brave man, to fight an unarmed foe like this?"