used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
react verbally
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And Ruddy knew he had smelled this man before.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
a youthful male person
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
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 Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
an opposing military force
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And Ruddy knew he had smelled this man before.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
a human being
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
RUDDY'S
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From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
smelledverbUS /smeld/
past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
From this reading Once Ruddy (or any dog, for that matter) had smelled a person, he never forgot.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
having a supporting base
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And Ruddy knew he had smelled this man before.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading RUDDY'S FIRST HUNT Anxiously Rick waited for an answer from the coast guard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
which person or people
From this reading Ruddy who was standing beside the boy, cocked up his ears and sniffed the air that was blowing from the man toward that sensitive animal nose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
a late time of life
From this reading Years afterward Ruddy would remember that person's smell, and know whether he was a friend or enemy.
