used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
in addition
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
without deviation
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
Elmer
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From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
locustnounUS /ˈloʊkəst/
migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
on one occasion
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
rattlesnakenounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had recognized the peculiar buzz of an angry rattlesnake, so like the shrill sound made by a locust on a hot August day, and once heard never afterwards forgotten.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
vipernounUS /ˈvaɪpər/
venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elmer snatched up the first stick he could see, in which he was speedily imitated by the other.
whirringnounUS /ˈwɜːrɪŋ/
sound of something in rapid motion
From this reading Then they started on the run, heading directly for the spot whence that furious whirring sound sprang.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The thought of their chum taking any chances with such a dangerous viper thrilled them, and also gave them a chill.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A DAY Both boys leaped to the ground without waiting to agree on any particular program.
