used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The door opened, and Mrs. Hewlet's whining voice answered:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being satisfied, he called: "Hey, Tom!"
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Being satisfied, he called: "Hey, Tom!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opened, and Mrs. Hewlet's whining voice answered:
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
Hewlet
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From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
Hewlet's
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From this reading The door opened, and Mrs. Hewlet's whining voice answered:
Hey
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From this reading Being satisfied, he called: "Hey, Tom!"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The door opened, and Mrs. Hewlet's whining voice answered:
not any; not one
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened, and Mrs. Hewlet's whining voice answered:
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
RASCALSnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Being satisfied, he called: "Hey, Tom!"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
SometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
male cat
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
TusknounUS /tʌsk/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
under normal conditions
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The door opened, and Mrs. Hewlet's whining voice answered:
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A MEETING OF RASCALS Sometime after dusk the following Saturday, Tusk Potter walked cautiously toward the home of Tom Hewlet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
at the time that
From this reading There was no moon, but a starry glow illumined the pike and he kept well beneath the overhanging trees; for Tusk had learned, through a dim sort of reasoning, that when he walked in life's comfortable shadows he usually walked away from trouble.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading The door opened, and Mrs. Hewlet's whining voice answered:
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He now reached the broken gate and for awhile stood regarding the house, listening to see what manner of sounds came from within.
