used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
anew
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
react verbally
From this reading There was no answer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
in a state of sleep
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
a particular point in time
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
on one occasion
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
express in words
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
express in speech
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
required or under orders
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
carry out
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Supposing that I must have been mistaken, I once more fell asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
valises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
which person or people
From this reading Strange to say, the same circumstances again occurred; but this time, forgetting at the moment that it was supposed I could not speak Spanish, and suddenly aroused from slumber, I shouted out, "Who goes there?
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lion gave a suppressed bark, in addition to a growl, and moved forward to where the valises lay, where he couched down with his fore paws stretched out, and his head resting on them, watching our property.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Take care, whoever you are, else I'll send a bullet through your head."
