used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
Aleck
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From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
any person at all
From this reading Aleck rose and followed him and called out “Anybody there?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
Connor's
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From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
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 THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
drowsingadjective
half asleep
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Aleck rose and followed him and called out “Anybody there?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He heard the barking of the dog suddenly hushed, and then no further sound.
Gault
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From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard the barking of the dog suddenly hushed, and then no further sound.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading He heard the barking of the dog suddenly hushed, and then no further sound.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is that you, Steve?” he called.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
LeapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
not any; not one
From this reading He heard the barking of the dog suddenly hushed, and then no further sound.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aleck rose and followed him and called out “Anybody there?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Aleck rose and followed him and called out “Anybody there?”
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
done under pressure
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
the state of being asleep
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is that you, Steve?” he called.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Is that you, Steve?” he called.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He heard the barking of the dog suddenly hushed, and then no further sound.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Aleck rose and followed him and called out “Anybody there?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
up to a particular time
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THREE nights after the day of “The Murder at Connor’s Leap,” as the papers called it, Aleck Gault was sitting drowsing over a fire high up on the hills, his dog sleeping near him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was roused by the growl of the dog, but although he sat up and strained his ears for a sound, he could hear nothing, till the dog sat up with ears pricked and suddenly rushed off into the darkness barking loudly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is that you, Steve?” he called.
