the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
a youthful male person
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
Charlton
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From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
CLIVE'S
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From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Oh, this is mean and cruel!
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, this is mean and cruel!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Oh, this is mean and cruel!
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
a form of address for a man
From this reading TO MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, this is mean and cruel!
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
Ralph
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From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
move hurridly
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
ST
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From this reading ST.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Oh, this is mean and cruel!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MR.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
precisely as stated
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
a Caucasian
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
which person or people
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CLIVE'S The man started to his feet, with an exclamation of mingled rage and despair; while Charlton stood before his father, his arms outstretched, as if he feared that Ralph would rush forward and seize him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His face was very white, as he looked at the boy who had been his friend and champion, and cried, in tones of misery and reproach-- "You!
