used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Jump and save yourself, Dave!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading Crack! bang!
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
CrackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Crack! bang!
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
Dave
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From this reading "Jump and save yourself, Dave!"
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
gorillanounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
He's
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From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Jump and save yourself, Dave!"
and nothing more
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
SAVAGESnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
except for; apart from
From this reading "Jump and save yourself, Dave!"
in a serious manner
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
confined on all sides
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SURROUNDED BY SAVAGES "He's coming down on us, Bob!"
communicated in words
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
which person or people
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cries and shots were uttered almost at the same time, and the air was instantly filled with smoke, followed by an unearthly squeal from the gorilla, who instantly disappeared from view.
people who are wounded
From this reading But the beast was not seriously wounded, for the rifle balls had merely nipped his paw and his shoulder, and he was in a terrible rage.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Jump and save yourself, Dave!"
