used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Hello, laddie," he said, placing one hand upon the boy's shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But the child did not reply.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
Donnie
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From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, laddie," he said, placing one hand upon the boy's shoulder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading "Hello, laddie," he said, placing one hand upon the boy's shoulder.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What's wrong now?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Hello, laddie," he said, placing one hand upon the boy's shoulder.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Hello, laddie," he said, placing one hand upon the boy's shoulder.
with speed
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But the child did not reply.
move upward
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hello, laddie," he said, placing one hand upon the boy's shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Hello, laddie," he said, placing one hand upon the boy's shoulder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
having a supporting base
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
toddleverbUS /ˈtɑːdəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
having come into contact
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT BAY So intent was Grey upon listening for any sound from the Indians that he did not notice Donnie rise to his feet and toddle toward him.
What's
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From this reading "What's wrong now?"
at the time that
From this reading But when a small hand touched him, he started and looked quickly down upon the forlorn little figure standing near.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "What's wrong now?"
