used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
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 "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
(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 "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
Brainerd
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From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
Eva
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From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
Gimpnoun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
GravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
Habakkuknoun
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
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 Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
Maggie
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From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
McEwen
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From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
in motion
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His order was obeyed, Habakkuk McEwen and the African both moving in that direction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately both Gravity Gimp and Mr. Brainerd knew the peculiar construction of their refuge, and instant precautions were taken.
which person or people
From this reading "You come too, papa," insisted Eva, catching hold of the arm of her father, who smilingly took a step or two.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," added Maggie, "if we all place ourselves beyond reach, why should not _you_ do the same?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Keep back as far as you can," said the elder, "and stay close to the wall on the right."
