used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shot, however, was a poor one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
quickly and without warning
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
disableverbUS /dɪˈseɪbəl/
make unable to perform a certain action
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
take in solid food
From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
enclose with a fence
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
the act of departing
From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
he's
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From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The shot, however, was a poor one.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
Jim
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From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The shot, however, was a poor one.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The shot, however, was a poor one.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The shot, however, was a poor one.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shot, however, was a poor one.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
Travers
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From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
hard to endure
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gracious!" exclaimed Jim Travers, "he's going to jump up here and eat us up!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The shot, however, was a poor one.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wheeled about, leaped the fence behind him, galloped a number of paces, and then paused abruptly, with his head up, and stared at the building, as if trying to learn the point whence the shot came, that he might punish the offenders.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Naturally it added to the fury of the beast, and really increased the peril of the people within the humble home, against whom the brute seemed to have formed a strong and curious antipathy.
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading The bullet struck the tiger, wounding him slightly, but not enough to disable him.
