used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
(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 MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
the first light of day
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
without deviation
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
divisible by two
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
a man of refinement
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
growlsnounUS /ɡraʊlz/
plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
haunches
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From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lie still," he whispered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
Leslie
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From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Lie still," he whispered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
win a victory over
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We're all right.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
the state of being asleep
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
soundestadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndəst/
superlative of “sound” — financially secure and safe
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Lie still," he whispered.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blake was the first to recover and puzzle out the meaning of the crashing in the jungle and the ferocious growls directly beneath them.
We're
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From this reading "We're all right.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
at the time that
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MAN AND GENTLEMAN Night had almost passed, and all three, soothed by the refreshing coolness which preceded the dawn, were sleeping their soundest, when a sudden fierce roar followed instantly by a piercing squeal caused even Blake to start up in panic.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Lie still," he whispered.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
Winthrope
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From this reading Miss Leslie, too terrified to scream, clung to Winthrope, who crouched on his haunches, little less overcome.
