used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
at or in the front
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She continued to push and scramble forward.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
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 UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She continued to push and scramble forward.
set up or found
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
Jim
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From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
immediately past
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no fire.
a brief written record
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading She continued to push and scramble forward.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading She continued to push and scramble forward.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She continued to push and scramble forward.
not in physical motion
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no fire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She continued to push and scramble forward.
Todhunter
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From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
UNFORGIVABLEadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈɡɪvəbəl/
not excusable
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She kept a sharp and hopeful lookout ahead for the gleam of a fire, but in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was no fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
whinesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “whine” — a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
which person or people
From this reading UNFORGIVABLE By the note of the dogs' outcry, Flora knew that they had found a friend; and who could it be but Jim Todhunter?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
yapsnounUS /jæps/
plural of “yap” — informal terms for the mouth
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading At last she came to within a dozen yards of the dogs, who were still uttering occasional yaps and whines.
