used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading He kicked Burek's body behind the barn.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He kicked Burek's body behind the barn.
bloodshotadjective
(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He kicked Burek's body behind the barn.
Burek's
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From this reading He kicked Burek's body behind the barn.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
clumsilyadverbUS /ˈklʌmsəli/
in a clumsy manner
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
provide as food
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He kicked Burek's body behind the barn.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
something that is lost
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
Maciek
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From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beating Maciek and kicking him out had not exhausted his anger.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
Slimak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The loss of his horses had almost driven Slimak crazy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
at the time that
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
in or at the place that
From this reading He remembered that he ought to feed the cows and went into the stable, where he pushed the animals about, and when one clumsily trod on his foot, he seized a fork and beat her mercilessly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He felt the room oppressive, walked out into the yard and ran up and down with clenched fists and bloodshot eyes, waiting for a chance to vent his temper.
