used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRISIS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bloodhound continued to sniff and growl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
bloodhoundnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading The bloodhound continued to sniff and growl.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Patsy continued to lie low and hold his breath.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The bloodhound continued to sniff and growl.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A CRISIS.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading The bloodhound continued to sniff and growl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Patsy continued to lie low and hold his breath.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Patsy continued to lie low and hold his breath.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
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 He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Patsy continued to lie low and hold his breath.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Patsy continued to lie low and hold his breath.
a particular point in time
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy continued to lie low and hold his breath.
in the near future
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
sniffverbUS /snɪf/
perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading The bloodhound continued to sniff and growl.
carry out
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bloodhound continued to sniff and growl.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bloodhound continued to sniff and growl.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading He hoped that the fierce brute would presently have satisfied his curiosity, and then take it into his ugly head to return out of doors.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that if he showed himself in the open there would be trouble from that moment—and the worst kind of trouble.
