used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
American'snounUS /əˈmerɪkənz/
possessive form of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
gritted
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From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
Hal
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From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
only a very short time before
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
Juan
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From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
easily agitated
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
Ramirez
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From this reading Ramirez ran to his side.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Ramirez ran to his side.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ramirez ran to his side.
in a swift manner
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ten lives shall not pay for that one!” exclaimed Juan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ramirez ran to his side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
at the time that
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But hardly were his words out when Hal sat up, wiping away the blood from his forehead.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading His nervous fingers glided swiftly over the American’s forehead, making quick examination of the wound.
but in spite of that
From this reading “I’m a long ways from dead yet,” he gritted, wiping away the blood.
