used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
barbnounUS /bɑːrb/
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
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 Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — 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 Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
DroppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
set up or found
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
set down according to a plan
From this reading As he laid the animal down, the feathered end of an arrow brushed his cheek.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
held up in the air
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
for more time
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
engage in
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
not any; not one
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
and nothing more
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dropping the paddle, he leaned over the side of the canoe and lifted in his faithful dog.
slantinglyadverb
with a slant
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
with low volume
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
thighnounUS /θaɪ/
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A short, deft stroke of his knife made it easy to pull out the arrow.
TRADINGnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
wheezenounUS /wiːz/
breathing with a husky or whistling sound
From this reading THE TRADING POST There being neither moon nor stars, Hawk Eye could no longer make out the shore line, but as he softly dipped his paddle, his ears caught the sound of a faint wheeze close at hand, followed by a muffled bark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gently feeling with his fingers, he found that the barb had only slantingly penetrated the fleshy part of the dog's thigh.
