used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
in addition
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
from appearances alone
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
camp-meeting
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From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
enclose with a fence
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
immediately past
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
nibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
shotenoun
a young pig
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading But the truth forced its way to the front in his disordered understanding at last, and with painful dignity he staggered into an upright position, and regained his beaver.
in a violent manner
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But seeing that it had turned to nothing but a man, he wandered up into the deserted fence corner, and began to nibble refreshment from a scrub oak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
(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 Fully convinced that his alarm had been well founded, the shote sped out from under the gigantic missile hurled at him by the donkey, and scampered down the road, turning first one ear and then the other to detect any sounds of pursuit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The donkey, also convinced that the object before which he had halted was supernatural, started back violently upon seeing it apparently turn to a man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment the elder gazed up into the sky, half impressed with the idea that the camp-meeting platform had given way.
