used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
(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 All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
from appearances alone
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
densestadjectiveUS /ˈdensəst/
superlative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
divisible by two
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
Grenville
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From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
Grenville's
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From this reading All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
JUNGLEnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
not any; not one
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
with speed
From this reading All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
in the near future
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
squealingadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːlɪŋ/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading All the excitement unduly engendered in Grenville's system rapidly subsided.
precisely as stated
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
someone who visits
From this reading The squealing of some little insignificant beast, apparently more in sport than apprehension, betrayed very soon the fact that no sinister visitor was even prowling near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE It was not the tiger Grenville heard above the pounding of his heart.
at the time that
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading He listened as intently as before, and peered below in an effort to pierce the densest shadows, but could not detect the form or whereabouts of his early visitor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So heavy a sound as the little brute had made would doubtless be avoided when the master of the jungle should arrive.
