used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SINISTER MEETING.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
corneredadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
Dawe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
moving swiftly
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
and nothing more
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
staying power
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
malevolentadjectiveUS /məˈlevələnt/
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A SINISTER MEETING.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
opponent'snounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
possessive form of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
more desirable than another
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
riversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
sheep-dog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
SINISTERadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A SINISTER MEETING.
slunk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
except if; if not
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
unprincipledadjectiveUS /ənˈprɪnsəpəld/
lacking principles or moral scruples
From this reading He was a spiteful, malevolent creature, cunning, unprincipled, and tainted with cowardice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
at the time that
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
which person or people
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
Windybank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He growled with anger, showed his teeth for an instant, then slunk away with his tail between his legs.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading When Master Windybank left the quaint, riverside garden of Captain Dawe, he was feeling about as amiable as a wolf might feel who has just been scared from the side of a lamb by the timely arrival of a huge sheep-dog.
wolfishadjective
resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
From this reading He had pluck of the wolfish sort, and could fight desperately if cornered; but he shunned the open unless hard pressed, and preferred snapping at an opponent's heels to flying in his face.
