used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
babesnounUS /beɪbz/
plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
boars
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From this reading "Look," said Walter, eagerly, "look at the boars."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
Charley
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From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
rid of obstructions
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Look," said Walter, eagerly, "look at the boars."
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
made afraid
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look," said Walter, eagerly, "look at the boars."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look," said Walter, eagerly, "look at the boars."
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
a shaky motion
From this reading A shrill piercing scream, like the cry of a tortured soul, rang out of the forest, rising clear and trembling above the tolling of the bell and the noises of the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Look," said Walter, eagerly, "look at the boars."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "A panther," Charley cried, "a panther, and we penned up here helpless as babes."
a Caucasian
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys looked at each other with white, frightened faces.
