used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
BURNHAMnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
Dennis
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From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
at any time
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was the first on his feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was the first on his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the first on his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the first on his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
keyedadjectiveUS /kiːd/
fitted with or secured by a key
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
subject to death
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was the first on his feet.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
quivered
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From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was the first on his feet.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAMP BURNHAM Never came mortal back to life so suddenly as Dennis!
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the tree above the cowardly beast looked down upon the group.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the first on his feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
wickedlyadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading His yells were keyed to a pitch and volume that would have terrified any lion which ever roamed the forest, and especially that timid, sneaking creature which assumes the name of a nobler animal.
but in spite of that
From this reading Its eyes gleamed wickedly, yet its whole lithe body quivered in fear, for it had been pursued to its own destruction.
