used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dick crouched farther back into the shadow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Dick crouched farther back into the shadow.
cupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick crouched farther back into the shadow.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Dick crouched farther back into the shadow.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dick crouched farther back into the shadow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
hear with intention
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
PROWLERnounUS /ˈpraʊlər/
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Dick crouched farther back into the shadow.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
UtteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Uttering a low grunt, that was half chuckle, the prowler slipped along in the darkness, making toward the cupboards.
someone who visits
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HARD PROWLER TO CATCH It was the prowler.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My friend, I want a little talk with you," suddenly spoke Dick Prescott, slipping up behind the uninvited visitor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Close to the tent he stopped to listen to the heavy breathing that came from the sound young sleepers.
