used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY FROM THE DARKNESS.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
(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 “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY FROM THE DARKNESS.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A CRY FROM THE DARKNESS.
dismounted
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From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
DuffnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CRY FROM THE DARKNESS.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
HatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
Ree
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From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRY FROM THE DARKNESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Honest truth, I believe it was that man Duff, though he looked like an Indian.”
vanishernoun
a person who disappears
From this reading “It was an Indian, all right,” Ree confidently answered, “our old friend, the vanisher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading “There has been somebody prowling around the woods across the clearing, and it worried me.
you're
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From this reading “I’m mighty glad you’re home,” was John’s greeting as Ree and Mr. Hatch dismounted before the door.
