filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I thought you were not afraid.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you running for?” he demanded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
rid of obstructions
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
CoonnounUS /kuːn/
an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What are you running for?” he demanded.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
set up or found
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
made afraid
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Billy was grinning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought you were not afraid.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
MinknounUS /mɪŋk/
the expensive fur of a mink
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “What are you running for?” he demanded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought you were not afraid.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy was grinning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I thought you were not afraid.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you running for?” he demanded.
at the time that
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Bobby Coon had been so frightened when he had sprung that trap by the Laughing Brook that probably he would have run clear back to his home in the Green Forest had he not found Billy Mink waiting for him at the old log where they had met earlier in the evening.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To feel as happy as you would Try working for the general good.
