used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
(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 However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
in addition
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
Baxter
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From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Their hands were free, but their feet were still tied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Their hands were free, but their feet were still tied.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Their hands were free, but their feet were still tied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
how
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From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
slashverbUS /slæʃ/
cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
not in physical motion
From this reading Their hands were free, but their feet were still tied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
thongs
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From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Their hands were free, but their feet were still tied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he had been released was certain; but how?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RESCUE--CONCLUSION For a moment Mr. Baxter did not know what to think.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That the same agency was also at work for the boys was evident, for a moment later they, too, were able to get up on their knees.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading However, it was an easy matter to slash with knives which they all carried the thongs that were wound around their ankles.
