Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A STRANGE DISCLOSURE "Hello, there, Charlie!

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

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

the act of burning something

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

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From this reading A STRANGE DISCLOSURE "Hello, there, Charlie!

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "He's coming!

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A STRANGE DISCLOSURE "Hello, there, Charlie!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

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

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

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

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

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

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

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From this reading "He's coming!

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading How's your health?"

an expression of greeting

From this reading A STRANGE DISCLOSURE "Hello, there, Charlie!

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

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From this reading How's your health?"

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

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

-ing form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

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

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

get by special effort

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE DISCLOSURE "Hello, there, Charlie!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

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

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A STRANGE DISCLOSURE "Hello, there, Charlie!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

which person or people

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reddy swung himself down from the limb on which he had been perched, and kicked out with his feet in such a way that he attracted the attention of the beast.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading How's your health?"

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Look out, Frank!" shouted Will, who, secure in his perch, had, of course, been manipulating his camera with burning zeal.