used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
exhale hard
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
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From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
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 HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
a special situation
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
directed up
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not only able to run much faster than he, but he was practically powerless to defend himself, since his gun was empty, and though he might face about and deliver one blow, it could effect nothing in the way of slaying or checking the animal.
at the time that
From this reading Bob Budd was never in greater peril than when fleeing from the enraged buck that was determined to kill him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He caught sight of a large oak that had been blown down by some violent gale, the trunk near the base being against the ground, which sloped gradually upward and away from the earth to the top, which was fully a dozen feet high, held in place by the large limbs bent and partly broken beneath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOT QUARTERS In such critical moments events come and go with startling rapidity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In his terror the fugitive did the best thing possible without knowing it.
