used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "George!" he exclaimed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "George!" he exclaimed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
MOTOR-BOAT
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From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
and nothing more
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
pinioning
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From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
PROWLERS
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From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading As he fell forward he managed to twist himself around so that he lay almost on his back.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could only think of that panther Frank had seen on the previous night, and believed that he was now in the power of the ferocious beast.
which person or people
From this reading This enabled him to look up into the face of the man who was pinioning him down so fiercely to the earth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MOTOR-BOAT AND THE PROWLERS The unlucky young photographer gave a shriek.
