used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE FIGURE IN WHITE "OH!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
(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 After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
for the reason that
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
Elmer's
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From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A STRANGE FIGURE IN WHITE "OH!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
the act of giving
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE FIGURE IN WHITE "OH!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
engage in
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading A STRANGE FIGURE IN WHITE "OH!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
and nothing more
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
others
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From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE FIGURE IN WHITE "OH!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
a shaky motion
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading But if several of the others refrained from giving vent to their agitated feelings about that time, it was only because they had lost their breath completely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
weirdnessnounUS /ˈwɪrdnəs/
strikingly out of the ordinary
From this reading Not the slightest sound did it appear to make, and that added to the weirdness of it all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of them were staring as hard as they could at the strange white object that kept creeping, creeping along through the brush.
a Caucasian
From this reading A STRANGE FIGURE IN WHITE "OH!"
which person or people
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
belonging to which person
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading After all it was George, boasting George, who gasped this one word in Elmer's ear; and the scout master knew then whose trembling hand had clutched his sleeve.
