used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The pitiless, unwinking orbs displayed the savage intent of the beast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The pitiless, unwinking orbs displayed the savage intent of the beast.
Dorothy
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From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
DOROTHY'S
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From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For half a minute Dorothy was helpless, as was her chum.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For half a minute Dorothy was helpless, as was her chum.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading For half a minute Dorothy was helpless, as was her chum.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The pitiless, unwinking orbs displayed the savage intent of the beast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
engage in
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For half a minute Dorothy was helpless, as was her chum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
orbs
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From this reading The pitiless, unwinking orbs displayed the savage intent of the beast.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
partaken
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From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading The pitiless, unwinking orbs displayed the savage intent of the beast.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The pitiless, unwinking orbs displayed the savage intent of the beast.
scoutedverbUS /ˈskaʊtɪd/
past form of “scout” — explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the feeble flames rose and fell, so the reflected glare of the eyes increased and decreased.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
Tavia's
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From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
unwinking
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From this reading The pitiless, unwinking orbs displayed the savage intent of the beast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
precisely as stated
From this reading DOROTHY’S COURAGE Not a sound did the prowling animal make, but its very silence seemed to add to the terrifying effect it had upon Dorothy Dale and her chum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For half a minute Dorothy was helpless, as was her chum.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading She had not partaken of Tavia’s panic before; she had really scouted the idea that savage animals roamed these woods.
