used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
terminate
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
can't
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From this reading "I can't stand it much longer."
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
an opposing military force
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
intense and profound fear
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't stand it much longer."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can't stand it much longer."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
for more time
From this reading "I can't stand it much longer."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I can't stand it much longer."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
and nothing more
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
a course of conduct
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I can't stand it much longer."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
tannerynoun
workplace where skins and hides are tanned
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They glanced backward over their shoulders from time to time, apprehensively, as if they feared they might be followed.
male cat
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
watch-dogs
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From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "If we can only get to the old tannery before we break down!" whispered Tom, in short catches between breaths.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Every stump that started up in their path seemed a man and an enemy, and made them catch their breath; and as they sped by some outlying cottages that lay near the village, the barking of the aroused watch-dogs seemed to give wings to their feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE two boys flew on and on, toward the village, speechless with horror.
