used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVED BY A LITTLE SIWASH KID.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SAVED BY A LITTLE SIWASH KID.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
clam-shell
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From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
without deviation
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
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 The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
a social unit living together
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
a young female
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
and nothing more
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
KIDverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading SAVED BY A LITTLE SIWASH KID.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SAVED BY A LITTLE SIWASH KID.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
on one occasion
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
potlatchnounUS /ˈpɑːtlætʃ/
a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment)
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
with low volume
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
revenue-officer
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From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED BY A LITTLE SIWASH KID.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
SIWASH
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From this reading SAVED BY A LITTLE SIWASH KID.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The attention of the departing revenue-officer being attracted by the barking dog, he paused, and glanced inquiringly in that direction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
at the time that
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
which person or people
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had just arranged her score or so of dolls in _potlatch_ order, with the most favored near at hand, when the dog, charging that way, threatened to upset the whole company.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately they were spared the necessity of a decision, for a little girl, whom up to this moment they had not noticed, though she was quietly at play with a family of clam-shell dolls directly in front of them, took the matter into her own hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a critical moment for our lads, who knew not whether to run, which would be to reveal their presence at once, or to try and kill the dog, with probably the same result.
