used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
anew
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Here he paused, panting, and awaited results.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
a young person of either sex
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
not accessible to view
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
demanding attention
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Tato developed surprising strength.
enfolded
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From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
set up or found
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
made afraid
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he paused, panting, and awaited results.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
Kenneth
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From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
not any; not one
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Here he paused, panting, and awaited results.
a course of conduct
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Here he paused, panting, and awaited results.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Here he paused, panting, and awaited results.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
Identical; not different.
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
only a very short time before
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Tato developed surprising strength.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Tato developed surprising strength.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
Tato
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tato developed surprising strength.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
very small
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
hard to endure
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES No sooner had the notes ceased than Kenneth sprang from behind a rock that had concealed him and grasped the child in his strong arms, trying to cover her mouth at the same time to prevent her from crying out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boy found that he could scarcely hold her, so he enfolded her in both his arms and, letting her scream as she might, picked up her tiny form and mounted the slope of the hill, leaping from rock to rock until he came to a broad boulder twenty feet or more above the path.
at the time that
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
the day immediately before today
From this reading The adventure of yesterday had so thoroughly frightened her that when she found herself again seized she struggled madly.
