used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HALT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
(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 The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
ear-splitting
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From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
at any time
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
HALTverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading A HALT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
something that is lost
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
Pah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
rapaciousadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
cut with a saw
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
precisely as stated
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just growing light as the two canoes shoved out in the river and resumed their journey.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At one time, indeed, it looked us though they were about to jump into the water and swim out to them; and both the boys looked inquiringly at the face of the Pah Utah.
in or at the place that
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The stolid, indifferent expression that they there saw relieved them, and they withdrew all further thought regarding the troublesome animals.
wolverines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rapacious wolverines, enraged at the loss of their expected prey, followed them to the very edge of the stream, where their ear-splitting clamor grew more furious than ever.
