used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
(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 Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
animal'snounUS /ˈænəməlz/
possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
FearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
made afraid
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
HickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
propel through the air
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
thwacknoun
a hard blow with a flat object
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rob had picked up another stone, and as the maddened beast faced him, he threw it with all the power he could command.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
communicated in words
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
(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 So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
at the time that
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So well did Rob throw the stone that it struck the crouching tiger upon the back, when the brute uttered a fierce growl, which brought another scream from the frightened children that were clinging to each other a few feet away.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading But this time he missed his target, though the tiger gave vent to its rage in another howl of anger, and whipped the ground with its long tail.
which person or people
From this reading Another shriek from the surprised tiger rang out, louder and fiercer than the first, when the creature wheeled furiously about to see who this assailant from its rear might be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fearing that his first shot had not drawn the attention from its intended victim, Little Hickory poised a second stone, sending it with such precision that it fell between the animal’s ears with a resounding thwack.
