used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
AngryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
on or to one side
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
batedadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
diminished or moderated
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
deliverernounUS /dɪˈlɪvərər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
an opposing military force
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
set up or found
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
snortingnounUS /ˈsnɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of forcible exhalation
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
successive (without a break)
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
suppleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌpəl/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
terror-strickenadjective
struck or filled with terror
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
tormentornounUS /ˈtɔːrmentər/
someone who torments
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Angry and snorting, it tossed the coat aside and started after its tormentor.
a shaky motion
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The trembling girls, thus suddenly and unexpectedly rescued from their peril, found new anxiety for the safety of their brave deliverer.
unlooked-foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading With bated breath they watched him as, having succeeded in diverting the attention of the enemy, he half circled the field with the maddened creature in hot pursuit, so close at times that he felt its hot breath on his neck.
(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 TO THE RESCUE And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a ringing shout he darted straight in front of the infuriated brute, and flung his coat defiantly in its eyes.
