used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
(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 chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
Barry
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From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They walked rapidly and before long reached Clearwater.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
the two together, not just one
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
rid of obstructions
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
Clearwater
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From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
Dan
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From this reading And only Dan, I think, understood and sympathized with him.
Dan's
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From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
don't
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From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And only Dan, I think, understood and sympathized with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
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From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
and nothing more
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
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 They walked rapidly and before long reached Clearwater.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
not any; not one
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
and nothing more
From this reading And only Dan, I think, understood and sympathized with him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
with speed
From this reading They walked rapidly and before long reached Clearwater.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They walked rapidly and before long reached Clearwater.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading And only Dan, I think, understood and sympathized with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
a special situation
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading And only Dan, I think, understood and sympathized with him.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
directed up
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
precisely as stated
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He chased birds and squirrels, tried to climb trees, dug for mice, and barked and scampered just as though there was no such thing as misfortune in all the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I don’t think that Barry meant to seem heartless or unsympathetic, but his conduct would have looked, to one unacquainted with his real nature, decidedly callous.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading SHOWS THEM BOTH HUNGRY AND SATISFIED It was a very subdued quartet that took the road to Clearwater, the nearest village, although, after they had walked along in silence for a few hundred yards, Dan’s face began to clear and the corners of his mouth stole upward as he glanced at his companions.
