used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
anew
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
any thing at all
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Bobby wanted Lee to take the lead, but the latter objected.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
terminate
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
the first light of day
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
immediately past
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Bobby wanted Lee to take the lead, but the latter objected.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Bobby wanted Lee to take the lead, but the latter objected.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Bobby wanted Lee to take the lead, but the latter objected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
not any; not one
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Bobby wanted Lee to take the lead, but the latter objected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
PANTHERnounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
pepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
prowlernounUS /ˈpraʊlər/
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
hurting
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
carry out
From this reading Bobby wanted Lee to take the lead, but the latter objected.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
TRACKEDadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Bobby wanted Lee to take the lead, but the latter objected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had decided to follow in a general way the course that had taken them so far, that is, head in the general direction of home, but still keep away from the impassable low ground in the vicinity of the river.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were up at the first break of dawn, somewhat sore and stiff from the effects of their hard bed, but still full of “pep” for anything the day might have to offer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRACKED BY A PANTHER But in, the morning there was no sign of this midnight prowler, and with the rising sun the boys gave little thought to the weird sounds of the night before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I got us into a pretty bad mess the last time,” he said, “and you got us out again.
