used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
Akar
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From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
confrontationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃən/
a bold challenge
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
the first light of day
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
a young female
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
and nothing more
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
man-childnoun
a child who is male
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
nudgingverbUS /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
PurposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
snoutnounUS /snaʊt/
a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
soundlesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Akar entered soundlessly just before dawn, the rabbit clenched securely in his teeth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Seeing her friend she subsided, but too late to prevent a confrontation.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Startled from an uneasy sleep the girl bolted stiffly upright, choking back a scream.
in or at the place that
From this reading Purposely avoiding the man-child, he moved instead to the place where his mistress lay sleeping.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He placed the kill in front of her, gently nudging her with his snout.
