used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
AngryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
from appearances alone
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
confined by bonds
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
a particular point in time
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
with speed
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
express in speech
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
the season of growth
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
not in physical motion
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The fire had burned low, but still threw out its long shafts of light, and in the shadows the animal seemed to assume fantastic shapes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Angry as Ben was, he did not speak, but instantly leaped to his feet and stood with his companions peering eagerly at the body which could be seen upon the roof of the tent.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
someone who visits
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were all alarmed, and to their distorted vision the visitor was apparently of large size, and every moment they expected to see him spring from the tent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bob's first impulse was to run to his prostrate friend, and with a knife he quickly severed the cords by which Ben was bound.
