used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading So Naoum's power was already working.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And ever watchful!" said the man at once.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And ever watchful!" said the man at once.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
the first light of day
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
at any time
From this reading "And ever watchful!" said the man at once.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
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 HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
come to pass
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
Helmar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
intense and profound fear
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
the force of workers available
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
Naoum's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So Naoum's power was already working.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
on one occasion
From this reading "And ever watchful!" said the man at once.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading So Naoum's power was already working.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And ever watchful!" said the man at once.
cut with a saw
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Naoum's power was already working.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading "And ever watchful!" said the man at once.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
which person or people
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here was a surprise; but a light began to dawn on him as he answered with alacrity---- "Allah is good!"
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Evidently this fight was a planned affair between these two men, and Helmar waited wonderingly for what was to happen next.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading HORROR Turning in the direction the sound came from, George saw it was the third man close by him who had whispered the word.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading So Naoum's power was already working.
