aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
(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 Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
allee
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From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
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 If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
golly
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From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
Maj
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From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
ShinnounUS /ʃɪn/
the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sam sprang down, caught the dog by the collar and pulled him back to their hiding place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
Wah
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From this reading "Ah, golly!" gasped Wah Shin, "de fat am allee gone in de file!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If an earthquake had shaken the rocks about his ears, Sam could not have been more shocked and startled than he was at the barking of the dog.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As for Ike, he was rendered speechless, for Maj had darted away without any apparent effort to hold him back.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although Maj had done all the damage possible, for Sam could see by the movements of the Indians that they had heard the barking, yet he did not provoke his young master to anger.
