used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
blotnounUS /blɑːt/
a blemish made by dirt
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading THE COLONEL CALLS.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE COLONEL CALLS.
coyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
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 Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
the act of departing
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
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 As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
Merriwell
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From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
Merriwell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A thrill ran through Merriwell’s nerves.
the light of the Moon
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading A thrill ran through Merriwell’s nerves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
quaveringadjectiveUS /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A thrill ran through Merriwell’s nerves.
uttered with a trill
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLONEL CALLS.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading A thrill ran through Merriwell’s nerves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Was it a coyote or a coyote dog that had flung past him and given vent to that yelp?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
at the time that
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Merriwell was close to the spot where the rolling, tumbling, and howling was going on, a blot of shadow darted through the sifting moonlight and was swallowed up in the gloom of the lower gulch.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
yelpnounUS /jelp/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading As the shadow disappeared, a long, quavering coyote yelp floated back on the night wind.
