Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

in actual fact

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

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From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading "Why it's Flaming Arrow!" exclaimed Alice, in delight.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

having or resembling a claw or claws; often used as a combining form

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Why it's Flaming Arrow!" exclaimed Alice, in delight.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "I'll put it out of its misery," and he did so.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Why it's Flaming Arrow!" exclaimed Alice, in delight.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

informal intensifiers

From this reading "Why it's Flaming Arrow!" exclaimed Alice, in delight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I'll put it out of its misery," and he did so.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why it's Flaming Arrow!" exclaimed Alice, in delight.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

and nothing more

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading "I'll put it out of its misery," and he did so.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I'll put it out of its misery," and he did so.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I'll put it out of its misery," and he did so.

a person who rescues you from harm or danger

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I'll put it out of its misery," and he did so.

not in physical motion

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The shot, so close at hand, caused Ruth and Alice to jump nervously, and then, for the first time, as the beast stretched out, and lay still, they took a look at their rescuer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading IN THE CAVE The animal, in its death struggle, bit and clawed at the snow and bushes about it, and actually came almost to the feet of the shrinking girls; but they were safe from harm, for the shot had come just in time.

which person or people

From this reading "I guess I'll have to give him another bullet," said the man who had ended the career of the beast.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why it's Flaming Arrow!" exclaimed Alice, in delight.