used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
Bobolinknoun
migratory American songbird
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
set up or found
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
the act of giving
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading LAYING PLANS "Whee!"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
a particular point in time
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
absolutely essential
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading LAYING PLANS "Whee!"
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
cut with a saw
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Contrary to his belief, he found that the scout master did nothing of the sort.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Instead, Paul took a deliberate step forward, straight toward the animal that lay there, staring at the blinding light.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
Whee
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From this reading LAYING PLANS "Whee!"
at the time that
From this reading That, of course, was Bobolink giving expression to his feelings when he too saw the crouching figure of the ugly beast in the pile of brush.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He fully expected that Paul would now feel it necessary to raise his gun to his shoulder, and fire, on the spur of the moment.
