used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
at or in the front
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
for the reason that
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “Bill Nackerson’s dog!” exclaimed Will.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Bluff was still staring.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
dingy-looking
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From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Bill Nackerson’s dog!” exclaimed Will.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He seemed half-inclined to doubt his eyesight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Bill Nackerson’s dog!” exclaimed Will.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
eyesightnounUS /ˈaɪsaɪt/
normal use of the faculty of vision
From this reading He seemed half-inclined to doubt his eyesight.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
half-inclined
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From this reading He seemed half-inclined to doubt his eyesight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed half-inclined to doubt his eyesight.
Here's
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From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed half-inclined to doubt his eyesight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
and nothing more
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
Nackerson's
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From this reading “Bill Nackerson’s dog!” exclaimed Will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed half-inclined to doubt his eyesight.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
snappyadjectiveUS /ˈsnæpi/
apt to speak irritably
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Bluff was still staring.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bluff was still staring.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
that's
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From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed half-inclined to doubt his eyesight.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bluff was still staring.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LONE CABIN “Here’s trouble ahead!” declared Jerry, in evident disgust; “because sure enough that’s certainly the ugly beast we saw on the train.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just then the dingy-looking animal gave a series of snappy barks; after which expression of defiance to the boys he turned and scampered away at a rapid pace.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Bill Nackerson’s dog!” exclaimed Will.
