used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
anew
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
(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 She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
any thing at all
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
CIVILIZATIONnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
ESTRAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
hallooverb
urge on with shouts
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
not any; not one
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
done under pressure
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
screechesnounUS /ˈskriːtʃɪz/
plural of “screech” — a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading Even the eagle's screeches could not drown it, but she had had enough of anxieties for one day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
move an implement through
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Let other people look out for themselves; her precious ones should not stir afield again, no, not for anything.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ESTRAY FROM CIVILIZATION They paused by the cabin door, left open by Angelique, and listened intently.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
in or at the place that
From this reading Let the evil bird devour the dead chickens, if he must, her place was in the cabin, and she rushed back down the slope, fairly forcing the others inward from the threshold where they hesitated.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading She, too, had caught the alien sound, the faint, appealing halloo of a human voice--the rarest of all cries in that wilderness.
