used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
anew
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
(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 THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
exhale hard
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The command was low, but incisive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The command was low, but incisive.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
gutturaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌtərəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
HARDESTadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
incisiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The command was low, but incisive.
king-bolt
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From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out!”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out!”
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She now understood the meaning of the sound that she had heard from her tent.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
wagon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The wagon was being turned, and again she heard what she recognized now as the squeal of a wagon’s king-bolt, accompanied by a low, guttural grunt.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE HARDEST BLOW OF ALL Reaching the trail, Grace crept toward the point where the equipment wagon had been parked.
