used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
ChopsnounUS /tʃɑːps/
plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH 'GATORS.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
crocodilenounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
GATORSnounUS /ˈɡeɪtərz/
plural of “gator” — either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH 'GATORS.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Frank grasped his rifle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank grasped his rifle.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
matingnounUS /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
PorknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH 'GATORS.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Frank grasped his rifle.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
in the near future
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
the act of using
From this reading Harry already had his leveled, ready for use as soon as Pork Chops' jack lantern illuminated the quarry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The roar that had startled them was, as Pork Chops explained to the boys in a low undertone, the mating cry of the huge crocodile which was now probably on its way to the den in which they had surprised it earlier in the day.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH 'GATORS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you all ready?" whispered Harry to Frank, as both boys distinctly heard the rushing noise made by the huge creature as it leisurely swam through the still water.
