used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
anew
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
BEAR'SnounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading One thing helped him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One thing helped him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing helped him.
and nothing more
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
a special situation
From this reading One thing helped him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Realizing the need of haste in getting upon his feet, he scrambled erect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had maintained that frenzied clutch upon his gun, as if believing that it was his best and only friend in this emergency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN A BEAR'S HOLLOW Jerry landed with a crash that almost shook the breath from his body.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The big yellow hound had been startled, first by the crash of the gun so close to his head, and then again by the rapid downward plunge of the human figure.
