used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
AfghannounUS /ˈæfɡæn/
a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
(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 little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
cheetahnounUS /ˈtʃiːtə/
long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN CHILD.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
a young female
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN CHILD.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
cut with a saw
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN CHILD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
in the direction of
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
hard to endure
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
precisely as stated
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading In an instant he was on his feet; and turning towards the point whence the sound came, Walter saw a very large cheetah (leopard), that had sprung from its covert on an Afghan child, and was trying to carry her off.
in or at the place that
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little girl was struggling and resisting with all her might, striking at the savage beast with her small clenched hand, while she loudly cried out for help.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was well that help was near, or the struggle would have been short, and its fatal issue certain.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Walter was startled from his meditations by a sudden rustling in the bushes, followed by a cry of pain or terror, not many yards from the spot where he was reclining.
