used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
Larry
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From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
a particular point in time
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
get rid of
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
someone who visits
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Just then he heard voices outside, and the next moment some one pounded sharply against the door and turned the latch.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently some animal was approaching the hut too close for their approval.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
which person or people
From this reading THE EARLY MORNING VISITOR Martin and Larry were roused the next morning at daylight by the dogs who were barking excitedly in their shed outside.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading So Larry, hoping for a pot shot from the window, slipped out of bed, took down his rifle stealthily, and cautiously opened the port on the landward side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the doorway stood Mr. Ware, with half a dozen sailors crowding behind him.
