used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
Burnet's
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From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
croppingverbUS /ˈkrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “crop” — cut short
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
the organ of sight
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
HEADINGnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading HEADING NORTHWARD.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
immediately past
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
latch-string
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From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
mesquitenounUS /ˈmeskiːt/
any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
NORTHWARDadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading HEADING NORTHWARD.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
and nothing more
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
twitchverbUS /twɪtʃ/
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
From this reading Observing the latch-string out, he gave it a sharp twitch and the door swung open.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It seemed dangerous to do as he did, but in his anxiety he sprang to the ground and walked hastily to the front of the dwelling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Avon Burnet's misgiving increased as he drew near the cabin of his uncle, for the unwonted stillness was impressive to the last degree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only sign of life which caught his eye was the horse cropping the grass near the mesquite bush.
