used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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react verbally
From this reading There was no answer.
in or to or toward a former location
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barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
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Barry
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Think I want to be bit?”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Think I want to be bit?”
can't
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From this reading “Mind your dog, can’t yer?
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 “Mind your dog, can’t yer?
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
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furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
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growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
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a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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half-lightnoun
a greyish light (as at dawn or dusk or in dim interiors)
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who’s here?” he muttered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Who’s here?” he muttered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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temporary military shelter
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Think I want to be bit?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Mind your dog, can’t yer?
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Who’s here?” he muttered.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
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nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
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newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
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not any; not one
From this reading There was no answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
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retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
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scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
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having a supporting base
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not in physical motion
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successive (without a break)
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stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
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plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no answer.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think I want to be bit?”
from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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male cat
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Think I want to be bit?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no answer.
Who's
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From this reading “Who’s here?” he muttered.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
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in the company of; together with
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yer
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From this reading “Mind your dog, can’t yer?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mind your dog, can’t yer?
