used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JERRY HEARS AN ASTONISHING STATEMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
ASTONISHINGadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading JERRY HEARS AN ASTONISHING STATEMENT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
a boy or man
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
footpadnoun
a highwayman who robs on foot
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
hold firmly
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading JERRY HEARS AN ASTONISHING STATEMENT.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Help!
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading JERRY HEARS AN ASTONISHING STATEMENT.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
oarsman's
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From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
with speed
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
rascal's
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From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading JERRY HEARS AN ASTONISHING STATEMENT.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
the upper part of anything
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
westernernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
at the time that
From this reading When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The rascal's grasp on the young oarsman's throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
