used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then Hugh began to believe that his own fancy was carrying him away.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It wasn’t the same cry that he had listened to before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then Hugh began to believe that his own fancy was carrying him away.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then Hugh began to believe that his own fancy was carrying him away.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It wasn’t the same cry that he had listened to before.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
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 For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
an opposing military force
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Then Hugh began to believe that his own fancy was carrying him away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
set up or found
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Hugh began to believe that his own fancy was carrying him away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
Hugh
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From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
intimidateverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
make timid or fearful
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading It wasn’t the same cry that he had listened to before.
and nothing more
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
a brief written record
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then Hugh began to believe that his own fancy was carrying him away.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It wasn’t the same cry that he had listened to before.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Hugh began to believe that his own fancy was carrying him away.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
hard to endure
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the first dozen paces up the trail Hugh tried to shut his ears to the frenzied barking of the dog.
a message informing of danger
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found it hard to believe that the animal was merely rounding up the sheep, keeping them in a compact herd as he had been trained to do.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn’t the same cry that he had listened to before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had an angry, warning quality, a threatening note as if it were trying to intimidate some enemy of the sheep.
