used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
BOGverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
brought into existence
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The cougar growled and spit furiously, and struck viciously at them with wicked claws extended.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
cougarnounUS /ˈkuːɡər/
large American feline resembling a lion
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The cougar growled and spit furiously, and struck viciously at them with wicked claws extended.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
set up or found
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading The cougar growled and spit furiously, and struck viciously at them with wicked claws extended.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading The cougar growled and spit furiously, and struck viciously at them with wicked claws extended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
and nothing more
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
others
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From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
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 But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
with speed
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
spitverbUS /spɪt/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading The cougar growled and spit furiously, and struck viciously at them with wicked claws extended.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The cougar growled and spit furiously, and struck viciously at them with wicked claws extended.
SWALLOWEDverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SWALLOWED UP BY THE BOG The cougar quickly reached the screen of branches that Bobby had arranged, and here he hesitated, not understanding the nature of this obstacle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
the act of using
From this reading But he was at a disadvantage, for he could only use one paw, being forced to cling to the tree with the others.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading The cougar growled and spit furiously, and struck viciously at them with wicked claws extended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
wieldingverbUS /ˈwiːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the panther had little chance to solve the puzzle before him, for with one accord the boys, wielding their clubs with a strength born of desperation, rained blows upon his head.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The tawny head was within two feet of the boys, and they found themselves looking fairly into the wicked green eyes that glared at them through the frail network of branches.
