used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
on or to one side
From this reading Springer drew Piper aside.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
Barker's
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From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
uttered without voice
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Springer drew Piper aside.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
give expression to
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FOLLOWING THE TRAIL.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
immediately past
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
not any; not one
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading Springer drew Piper aside.
SleuthnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
SpringernounUS /ˈsprɪŋər/
the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
From this reading Springer drew Piper aside.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
sus-suppose
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From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOLLOWING THE TRAIL.
a special situation
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading FOLLOWING THE TRAIL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Half an hour later, lying on a blanket in the stable, the dog breathed its last, while the three enraged and sorrowful lads stood looking on.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
which person or people
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Barker’s face was grim and bitter, his heart bursting with the wrath his lips could find no words to express.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who do you sus-suppose would do a miserable, dirty thing like that, Sleuth?” he asked in a whisper.
