used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The man lying upon the ground had been a witness to all this.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The man lying upon the ground had been a witness to all this.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
fearless and daring
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
Disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The leopard leaped to its feet.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The man lying upon the ground had been a witness to all this.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man lying upon the ground had been a witness to all this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
infuriateverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪt/
make furious
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
interloper's
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From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The leopard leaped to its feet.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The leopard leaped to its feet.
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The man lying upon the ground had been a witness to all this.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
menacinglyadverbUS /ˈmenəsɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
a particular point in time
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
and nothing more
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
cut with a saw
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The man lying upon the ground had been a witness to all this.
a message informing of danger
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading Disconcerted by this unexpected interference with its plans and with the interloper's bold advance, the brute hesitated a moment and then, wheeling, bounded off into the jungle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a cry of warning intended to distract the attention of the leopard, King sprang forward, simultaneously fitting an arrow to his bow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For an instant it stood glaring menacingly at the advancing man; and seeing it hesitate, King did not launch his shaft, for he saw now that he might come within effective spear range of the beast before it charged; and he guessed that an arrow might only serve to infuriate it.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The man lying upon the ground had been a witness to all this.
