used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
on or to one side
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Bring a light, child!" cried Ivan.
cat-like
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From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Bring a light, child!" cried Ivan.
clawingverbUS /ˈklɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “claw” — move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Bring a light, child!" cried Ivan.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
a long fixed look
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
Ivan
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From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
and nothing more
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Bring a light, child!" cried Ivan.
set afire or burning
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
Sergey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
tuftedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌftɪd/
(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out of Evil Good SUDDENLY the ferocious gaze was veiled or turned aside, and Sergey heard a noise against the wall as of leaping, clawing, and tearing.
in or at the place that
From this reading And Sergey hastily lighted the lantern and looked about to see where the skipper could be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
which person or people
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This roused Ivan who, grasping his old gun which stood loaded in a corner, sprang to the doorway just in time to see a large grey, cat-like animal with tufted ears, springing off the raft on to the shore.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He fired at the retreating robber, and the creature, with a yell of rage and pain, dropped and rolled over on the bank.
