used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
Asa
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From this reading Asa sat silent under the Wolf's hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
a youthful male person
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The Wolf was not conscious of his surroundings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Asa sat silent under the Wolf's hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Wolf was not conscious of his surroundings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
and nothing more
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Wolf was not conscious of his surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
and nothing more
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
with speed
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
residentialadjectiveUS /ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl/
used or designed for residence or limited to residences
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
sightseeingnounUS /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/
going about to look at places of interest
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Asa sat silent under the Wolf's hand.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The Wolf was not conscious of his surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could only dwell on the fact that the boy at his side had recognized him, was following him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Asa sat silent under the Wolf's hand.
the act of using
From this reading He did not doubt for an instant that the secret service had made use of this seemingly innocent and simple tool.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Wolf was not conscious of his surroundings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
Wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Asa sat silent under the Wolf's hand.
but in spite of that
From this reading IN THE POWER OF THE WOLF The Wolf, walking as though bent entirely on sightseeing, yet covering ground rapidly, led the way through the busiest part of the city, and into a quieter residential section, where he sat down on a bench just within a walled park.
