used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The newcomer was armed with a rifle.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
Chukche
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From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
forerunnernounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
a young female
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading The newcomer was armed with a rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The newcomer was armed with a rifle.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then indeed, for himself and the Japanese girl things were at an end.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading What if this man was but the forerunner of the whole Chukche tribe?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE As Johnny stood awaiting the arrival of the stranger, many wild misgivings raced through his mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The newcomer was armed with a rifle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Johnny would stand little show with him in a duel, good as his automatic was.
