Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

later than; following

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

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From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

(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 Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE CROW BOY'S HONOR.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading THE CROW BOY'S HONOR.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

moving swiftly

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

cause fear in

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

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 to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading THE CROW BOY'S HONOR.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

not any; not one

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

on one occasion

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

the season of growth

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

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From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CROW BOY'S HONOR.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

communicated in words

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading He fully expected to see the beast that had uttered that ferocious growl come flying through the vine screen, leaping at his throat.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

plural of “waffle” — pancake batter baked in a waffle iron

From this reading Indeed, Waffles did spring back instantly, uttering a cry of terror.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

at the time that

From this reading Then all at once it struck him that Thad must have been the cause of this savage growl; that was no doubt what he meant when he spoke so confidently of knowing a way to frighten the man off.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Just as the prospector had started to draw the curtain of vines back, there came a most dreadful growl that made Aleck jump, under the belief that the she wolf he had been dragging after him, might have come back to life, and was about to pounce on the destroyers of her lair.