Chapter XVII

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From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

call forth

From this reading She knew their breed.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

past form of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

divisible by two

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

at any time

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

feeling no fear

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

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 She knew their breed.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These were not wolves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

and nothing more

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

arrange in a container

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

cut with a saw

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

move hurridly

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were not wolves.

plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

the upper part of anything

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

in the direction of

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This fact dawned upon Alice Crowson, running her little flock at top speed toward the camp, before ever she saw their savage forms burst forth from the thickets behind and even before she discerned the twitch and leap of their shadows in the distant stretch of moonlit canyon.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These were not wolves.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only in the starving time of winter had wolves approached with such terrible fearlessness and frenzy.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Nor was the cry that long, strange running song of the wolf pack.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading These were not wolves.