used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
the state of being absent
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
an opposing military force
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
set up or found
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
done under pressure
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
sinewnoun
a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading He was happy; the straining of nerve and sinew helped to quiet an inward restlessness.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Danger seemed to attract him; he rushed through a rain of bullets and planted the flag in the face of the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading On landing he found a telegram from his mother; she wanted him to go up and see “The Museum” before coming to Boston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading He was known over there as the “Yankee Devil.”
a late time of life
From this reading Martin Steele came back to America after two years’ absence.
