used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
(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 GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
with anger
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
ASTRAYadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Renti shrank back in terror.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
Broadwood
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From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The door of the house opened and a rough voice called out, "What's the matter out here?"
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
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 As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The door of the house opened and a rough voice called out, "What's the matter out here?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The door of the house opened and a rough voice called out, "What's the matter out here?"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door of the house opened and a rough voice called out, "What's the matter out here?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
Renti
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The door of the house opened and a rough voice called out, "What's the matter out here?"
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Renti shrank back in terror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Renti shrank back in terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading As he approached, a big, ugly dog darted out of his kennel toward him, barking and growling angrily.
under normal conditions
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
someone who visits
From this reading Fortunately the dog was chained, for he was in a fierce mood, being enraged at the arrival of so late a visitor.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The door of the house opened and a rough voice called out, "What's the matter out here?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
What's
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From this reading The door of the house opened and a rough voice called out, "What's the matter out here?"
at the time that
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GOING ASTRAY When Renti arrived at the lonely looking house at Broadwood everything was quiet, and the door, which in country houses usually stands open all day, was sternly closed.
