used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
clawlikeadjective
resembling a claw
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
fearsomeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəm/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
moving swiftly
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
PantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
move hurridly
From this reading Panting and gasping, he exerted every effort in that first burst of speed.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he ran, the terrible fear that had clung to him grew to gigantic proportions.
precisely as stated
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sound of his flying feet echoed through the silent streets, and those echoes, flung back to his ears, made it seem that a part of the sound was produced by other feet than his own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed that there was a fearsome pursuer at his very heels, reaching for him with eager, clawlike hands.
