Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

highly skilled

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

anew

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

(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 He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

have

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

a youthful male person

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

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 Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

the act of grasping

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

exceedingly bad

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

on one occasion

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

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From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

possessive form of “panther” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

by chance

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

a shaky motion

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

with speed

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

move hurridly

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In great concern for the dog as well as for himself, the boy again started to his feet, but again the pain was more than he could bear.

not in physical motion

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

shedding tears

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He tottered, fell, and this time a black, quivering sea seemed to engulf all his senses.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The contending creatures, fast in each other's grip, rapidly drew nearer, tearing up grass and brush as they came.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

at the time that

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

which person or people

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When consciousness returned, which was almost at once, the horrid din bombarded his ears as before, and, as he opened his eyes, the panther accomplished a resistless rush in his direction, arriving within perhaps five feet of him together with the heroic dog, which still refused to be shaken off.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Apparently the panther's object was to shake off the dog and reach the boy, her real intended prey, and it looked as if she would succeed, for she was larger as well as much stronger than the battling friend of Ted who braved her cruel claws in his defense.